Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white parchment paper and fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Parchment Paper
Nybro Armaturfabrik, Flush Mount, Paper, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white parchment paper and beige embroidery fabric flush mount produced by Nybro Armaturfabrik, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Fabric
Mario Bellini Ceramic Flush Mount Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini Flush Mount Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976 Originally conceived as a table lamp, we altered this rare ceramic lamp so it can be attached to the ceiling.
Plastic, Parchment Paper, Ceramic
Japan Style Flush Lamp by Temde
By Fog and Morup, Temde Leuchten, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ib Fabiansen
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Japanese-style ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design is very beautiful and minimalist. The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light. Condi...
Beech, Paper
$25,900 / item
Gigantic Free-Form Handwoven Paper Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gigantic ceiling light made of woven handmade paper. Wonderful free-form shape. Suspended from ceiling. Created by Japanese artist Yuri Kinoshita. Title: Izumo - Cloud. This is custo...
Wire
Large Art Glass & Wrought Iron Pendant Light, Attributed to Bjerkås
Located in Hammarö, SE
Large Swedish Art Glass, Parchment and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, Attributed to Bjerkås, 1930s–1940s A rare and highly decorative Swedish pendant light attributed to Bjerkås, showc...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$2,552 / item
Sherazade Pendant Lamp by Siba Sahabi
By Siba Sahabi
Located in Geneve, CH
Sherazade pendant lamp by Siba Sahabi Limited edition of: Limited edition of: 12 of each design + 2 AP + 1 P Vase N.I: 26 x 31 x 31 cm Signed and numbered Inspired by nightti...
Paper
Enormous Ten-Light Ceiling Fixture Chandelier by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive asymmetrical rectangular ceiling fixture by Diego Mardegan; the angular framework in black-painted steel with cylindrical lamp holders of two sizes (7" diameter and 1...
Brass, Steel
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric and paper flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Fabric, Paper
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Cane, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A cane and parchment paper flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Cane, Paper
Erco Leuchten, Flush Mount, Brass, Paper, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige paper / resin flush mount produced by Erco Leuchten, Germany, c. 1950s.
Brass
Swedish Modern Flush Mount in Metal and Parchment
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare flush mount by Nova for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden. The lamp consists of a parchment shade, ornamented with details in painted metal, reminding a lot of Hans Bergströms de...
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 7.09 in
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ Flushmount / Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Rare ‘Yotsuba’ wall light / flush mount in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Manufactured by M Design, Germany The 'Yotsuba' is handmade from bamboo...
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Asian Brass Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass globe with bamboo leaf decoration, original rice paper lining interior
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in L 31.5 in
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ Flushmount / Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Large ‘Yotsuba’ wall light in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Manufactured by M Design, Germany The 'Yotsuba' is handmade from bamboo and Japanese...
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Large Parchment and Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A wrought iron and parchement, 1930s French light fixture with 8 interior lights. Original patina, with center rod supporting the frame.
40" diameter, 15" min. drop
Iron
Large Japanese Style Flush Lamp by Temde
By Temde Leuchten, Fog and Morup, Ib Fabiansen
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design is very unusual. The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light. Condition: Very good v...
Beech, Paper
Vintage Le Klint Accordian Pleated Ceiling Shade
By Tage Klint
Located in Danville, CA
The shade is adjustable for depth and circumference...it expands depending on how close it is mounted to light fixture. Shade only...shade is designed to fit any standard flush moun...
Paper, Wood
Ceiling Light 'POLKA' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960s
By Stilnovo, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A ceiling light model 'POLKA' no. '5180/3' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). Parchment lampshades hang from a star-sh...
Brass
Sold
H 13.5 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in
Biomorphic Flush Mount Light Fixture by Studio Chora, Handmade, Made-To-Order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Flush Mounted Light Fixture from the Biomorphic Series by Studio Chora. Inspired by the nature of human experience. Made-to-order. Pricing shown is for a three-headed fixture, please...
Limestone
Donald Deskey Art Deco Ceiling Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
This industrial oversized hanging light fixture in heavy bronze is reminiscent of atomic design. The six arms jet out from a core and the circular shade is finished in paper.
Paper
Reggiani ceiling fixture
Located in Newburgh, NY
en suite with the pair of sconces, large ceiling fixture with eight ligths.
Brass, Steel
"Spider "ceiling light
Located in London, GB
A stunning ceiling light sculpture six movable arms and shades, brass structure, parchment shades, waxed cotton trim. Italian design.
Brass
A pair of "Spider Uno" wall/ceiling lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian Design wall/ceiling lights. movable arms, brass structure, parchment shades handmade. Late 20th Century
Brass
$1,857 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$4,650 / item
H 20 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
Untitled Side Table Matte Blackened Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined matte blackened brass with recessed hex-head fasteners. "Matte Blackened Brass" is a heavily textured, roughened finish with tool markings and edge-wearing to invoke t...
Brass
$1,699 / item
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, ...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,520 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$9,510 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$13,600 / set
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, 1962, Set of 2
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962, set of two. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" armchairs, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commit...
Velvet
$1,703 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$6,799 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
$3,715 / item
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$7,500 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Antique and vintage flush mount lighting fixtures can help you create inviting, ambient lighting in your space, and who doesn’t want that?
While electric light bulbs were a huge improvement over gas and oil lamps for lighting our homes, we still had much work to do in order to arrive at the broad range of table lamps, pendants, sconces and other fixtures that are available today.
Lighting technology and design improved substantially over time. Engaging engineers, scientists, architects and designers alike, the field of lighting became a major proving ground for state-of-the-art materials like plastics, inventive new mechanisms and emotionally resonant styles that included the ethereal (Isamu Noguchi’s Akari light sculpture), the whimsical (Gino Sarfatti’s 2109 ceiling light and Sputnik chandelier) and the eclectically postmodern (the Toio floor lamp crafted by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni). Eventually, flush mount light fixtures became a practical option for home lighting.
Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers.
Flush mount lighting is versatile. Larger fixtures distribute more ambient light across the center of the room, while smaller flush mount fixtures are best for accent or task lighting. The main drawback of flush mount fixtures is that they don’t make a strong statement. You can remedy this by strategically arranging decorative accents that flourish in soft lighting.
Lighting is an essential part of any interior design project. Often, having the right light fixture is key to creating an attractive, radiant room. Ample lighting paired with enticing design creates an elevated, inviting atmosphere, helping to set the desired mood. Selecting the right lighting for your home, however, isn’t merely about creating an especially bright bedroom or a moody dining room. There are many different kinds of fixtures and illumination to consider, with flush mount lighting fixtures among them.
Make a statement with a<a href=/furniture/lighting/flush-mount-ceiling-lights/material/metal/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> metal flush mount lighting fixture — a copper or chrome fixture can prove dazzling in your living room. Art Deco flush mount lighting fixtures, with their geometrical shapes and unique detailing in crystal, glass and brass, will go toward creating a cohesive look amid your collection of authentic Art Deco era posters and other wall decor.
Hollywood Regency fixtures — defined by a flamboyant design style for which we credit decorator Dorothy Draper — can introduce glamour and glitz to your living room with their mirrored finishes and complex floral motifs.
Explore a collection of antique and vintage flush mount lighting fixtures on 1stDibs to see what style best suits your space.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.