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Nautical Flush Mount

Set of Nautical Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve French circa 1940's nautical flush mounted octagonal light fixtures with glass insets
Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Ships Wheel Nautical Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1433 Ships wheel 2 light nautical flushmount
Category

Vintage 1970s Flush Mount

Materials

Art Glass, Fruitwood

Map Nautical Glass Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1429 Nautical flush mount with 3 light cluster Red and blue colors
Category

Vintage 1970s Flush Mount

Materials

Art Glass

Nautical Clear Glass Flushmount Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1508 Embossed clear glass nautical flush mount Takes 2 bulbs
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Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Materials

Art Glass

Map Nautical Glass Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1428 Nautical glass 3 light flushmount light red and blue color
Category

Vintage 1970s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Italian Mid-Century 1960s Flush Ceiling Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s nautical style golden brass ceiling fixture with a hallophane glass shade. Newly rewired.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Large Nautical 1960 German Mid Century Flush Lamp Kaiser Leuchten Murano Glass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1960s Nautical Style Flush ligh done in a bronze/aged brass fixture with a hand blown
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Vintage 1960s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Sailing Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-3060 nautical theme flushmount. Takes three 60 watt max Edison based bulbs Rewired.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

A Set of Vintage Nautical Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 13 circa 1950's English bronze light fixtures with 4 interior lights each. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 3″ Diameter: 13″
Category

Vintage 1950s English Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Recent Sales

Nautical Flush Light
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Flush light in solid brass shown in antique bronze distressed. Suitable for exterior use.
Category

2010s English Flush Mount

Nautical Flush Light
H 7.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Nautical Flush Mount (two available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2398ab One light clear glass nautical flush mount supported by metal and wood spokes.Priced
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Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Nautical Flush Mount   (two available)
Nautical Flush Mount   (two available)
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
American Nautical Flush Mount Ceiling Fiixture with Compass Design
Located in Nantucket, MA
American made nautical flush mount ceiling fixture with a compass design in the frosted glass shade
Category

20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Signed Moe Nautical Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture, Mid-20th Century
By Moe Light
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very cool, signed Moe nautical flush mount ceiling fixture. American, C. 1950's. Rewired and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1370ab Two light ships wheel nautical flushmount
Nautical Flush Mount
Nautical Flush Mount
H 4 in Dm 8.5 in
Nautical Flush Mounted(2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-939 Glass flushmount with painted ships and compass directions on bottom priced individually
Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

English Nautical Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An English circa 1920s crystal flush mount fixture. Measurements: Diameter: 12" Drop: 5".
Category

Vintage 1920s English Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal

Frosted Glass Nautical Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture, 1960s
Located in Nantucket, MA
1960s frosted glass flush mount ceiling fixture. Features captain's wheel spokes, anchor, rope and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Map Glass Flush Mount(other colors available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2534 A satin glass map nautical flush mount. 3 60 watt candelabra base bulbs
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Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass Glass Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A nautical clear or frosted glass compass flush mount.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical wheel brass flush mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-2900 Ships wheel and compass nautical semi flushmount 2 internal 60 watt edison based bulbs
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Vintage 1940s American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Copper Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Nautical Ceiling Light Flush Mount
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French brass machinist ship flush mount, ceiling light Opaline glass Diameter base: 10.5 cm / 4
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Copper

Azucena Italian Nautical Tommy 1960s Flush Celing Lamp Small
By Azucena
Located in New York, NY
A rare smaller size of the iconic Tommy lamp by Azucena. An aged brass frame and fittings with a white opaline glass dome shade. One standard socket, 200 Watts. Rewired.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

1960s Swedish Orrefors Crystal Fagerlund Nautical Mid Century Flush Light
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1960s Swedish Nautical style Orrefors crystal flush ceiling lamp with an olive green
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Azucena Italian Nautical Space Age 1960s Flush Ceiling Lamp Mid Century
By Azucena
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s Italian Mid Century Nautical Space Age Style flush ceiling lamp done in a white enamel
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Nautical flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2192 compass directions on bottom surrounded by sailing ships on border
Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical flushmount
Nautical flushmount
H 6.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Nautical Holophane flushmount
Located in New York, NY
HL2845 A polished aluminum and holophane glass flush-mounted fixture. Height
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Vintage 1960s American Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum

Nautical Sailing flushmont
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2148 Nautical theme flushmount
Category

Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Nautical sailing flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2343 Nautical theme flushmout
Category

Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Nautical Lighting Fixtures
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Nautical design lighting fixtures featuring a brass ships wheel - can be used for ceiling or wall
Category

Vintage 1950s American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Brass Nautical lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2119 Brass lantern with hand blown spherical glass shade.
Brunelli will convert to electricity
Category

Early 20th Century English Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Brass Nautical lantern
Brass Nautical lantern
H 20 in Dm 13 in
Nautical Glass Brass Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2404 Nautical flushmount
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Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Ships wheel nautical flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1371a Nautical flushmount with ship and anchor motiffe with ships wheel canopy (priced
Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Nautical Glass Dome Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2403 Frosted glass nautical flushmount with brass ships wheel lighting lamp pendant lantern
Category

Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Ships wheel nautical flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2266 Brass ships wheel supports opaline glass.
Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

A Nautical Flushmount Light Fixture
Located in NYC, NY
A vintage flush-mount fixture in the form of a ship's wheel with wood pegs coming off a metal ring
Category

Vintage 1950s American Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Nautical shade pendant(4 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2412abcd fabric shade with nautical theme with 2 lite brass clusted
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Vintage 1960s Flush Mount

Nautical shade pendant(4 available)
Nautical shade pendant(4 available)
H 21 in W 14.5 in D 9 in
Brass and glass nautical flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1367a Brass rim with wood spoked and frosted glass
Also available in white
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Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Nautical ships wheel flushmount (2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2202ab Etched glass lense with ships anchors and rope detail with ships wheel backplate
2 internal lites 60 watt edison base
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Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Pair of Brass Ship's Nautical Bulkhead Lights, Midcentury
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of brass bulkhead lights from a working ship with ribbed glass. Mount on the ceiling or the
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

1990s Russell & Stoll Co Sconce Light Industrial or Nautical, Protective Cage
Located in New York, NY
1990s Industrial or nautical style sconce or flush mount light fixture with caged glass
Category

1990s North American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Signed Moe Nautical Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
By Moe Light
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very cook, signed Moe nautical flush mount ceiling fixture. American, circa 1950s . Rewired and
Category

Mid-20th Century Flush Mount

Set of Nautical Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve French circa 1940s nautical flush mounted octagonal light fixtures with glass insets
Category

Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Materials

Bronze

Compass Nautical Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1372 Nautical compass world map flush mount Takes 3 Edison based 60 watt bulbs Rewired
Category

Vintage 1960s Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Compass Nautical Flush Mount #2(2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-3019, compass nautical world map flush mount. Takes three 60 watt Edison bade bulbs See last
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Vintage 1960s Flush Mount

Nautical Frosted Glass Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-2911 frosted and clear glass nautical flush mount.  Takes 2 60 watt edison based bulbs.
Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Compass Nautical Flush Mount #1
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-3018 nautical compass world map flush mount. Take 3 Edison based 60 watt bulbs. Other colors
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Nautical Wheel Glass Semi Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-3001 A ship wheel and compass nautical glass semi flush mount. Two internal 60 watt Edison base
Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Clear Glass Nautical Ship and Stars Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1376 Nautical clear glass flush mount. Takes 2 60 watt bulbs. Rewired.
Category

Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Nautical Ships Wheel Flush Mount Chandelier '2 Available'
Located in New York, NY
A vintage flush-mount fixture in the form of a ship's wheel with wood pegs mounted to a metal ring
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1940s Flush Mount Nautical Theme Ceiling Lamp by Lightoier
By Lightolier
Located in South Charleston, WV
nautical compass points with the flush mount having eight solid brass spheres to match. Measures 12"
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Steel

1960 Austrian Nautical Flush Light Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
An original 1960s Austrian walnut and aged golden brass flush light in a Nautical style. Unique and
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

1960s German Nautical Murano Flush Light
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
An aged brass nautical style German flush light with a hand blown Murano glass shade, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

German 1960s Murano Nautical Flush Ceiling Light
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful golden brass German ceiling fixture with a hand blown Murano bowl shade. Rewired.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Azucena 1960 Nautical Italian Mid Century Flush Ceiling Light
By Azucena
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s Italian nautical style ceiling light in polished brass with a white glass shade. Rewired
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Azucena 1960 Luigi Caccia Dominioni Italian Mid Century Flush Lamp
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Nautical style aged polished brass flush light with a frosted glass dome shade by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical 1960 Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena Italian Mid Century Flush Lamp
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Nautical style aged polished brass flush light with a frosted glass dome shade by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Flushmount (2 available) other nautical fixtures available
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2364abc Embossed glass with ships on border and compass directions on bottom 2 60 watt edison based bulbs Priced individually
Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A ships wheel and compass nautical glass semi flush mount. Two internal 60 watt Edison base bulbs
Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A ships wheel and compass nautical glass semi flush mount. Two internal 60 watt Edison base bulbs
Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-5000a, a ships wheel and compass nautical glass semi flush mount. Two internal 60 watt Edison
Category

Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Nautical Compass Ceiling Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-5000b, a ships wheel and compass nautical glass semi flush mount. Two internal 60 watt Edison
Category

Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Midcentury Compass Nautical Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4020 nautical theme flushmount. Takes 3 60 watt Edison based bulb
Category

Vintage 1960s Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Nautical Capiz Shell Seaside Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4032 Capiz shell flush mount. Takes three Edison base bulbs 75 watt max Some minor flaws on
Category

Vintage 1960s Flush Mount

Materials

Shell

Nautical Opaline Glass Star Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
An opaline glass star-shaped globe suspended by aluminium hardware. One internal light. 75 watt Edison based bulb.
Category

Vintage 1930s Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum

French Deco Nautical Star Flushmount(3available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-3059abc Frosted French star flushmount. Takes one 100 watt Edison based bulb 3 available.Priced individually
Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Mid Century World Map Nautical Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-3042a Map flushmount Takes 3 75 watt max Edison bulbs. See 1-3020 map flushmount with blue colors
Category

Vintage 1960s Flush Mount

Nautical Antique Ship's Overhead Copper Light Fixture with Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Nantucket, MA
Original ship's overhead ceiling fixture made of copper and a frosted and etched shade, circa 1960. Rewired for American use, originally European. Takes a regular sized light bulb.
Category

20th Century European Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ralph Lauren Brass Ceiling Fixtures
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
reminiscent of nautical portholes. Perfect wherever a flush mounted light fixture or chandelier is needed. The
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Early 2000s American Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Brass "Porthole" Style Flush Mount Light Fixture or Sconce with Wood and Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Brass "Porthole" Style Flush Mount Light Fixture or Sconce with Wood and Glass Offered for sale is
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20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Nautical Flush Mount For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic nautical flush mount available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, every nautical flush mount was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nautical flush mount, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A nautical flush mount, designed in the Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one nautical flush mount that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kaiser Leuchten, Moe Light and Lightolier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nautical Flush Mount?

Prices for a nautical flush mount can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $2,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,258.

Finding the Right Flush-mount-ceiling-lights for You

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.

Questions About Nautical Flush Mount
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A semi-flush mount is a mount that leaves a small gap between a ceiling and a light fixture. This type of mount produces better ambient light when compared to flush mounts, and therefore is preferred for living spaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A flush mount light is a type of light that is situated directly against a ceiling. This type of lighting shines directly downward and illuminates the room below.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A flush mount light is generally a dome-shaped light fixture that is mounted flush with the ceiling.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Flush mount lighting is a type of light that is situated directly against a ceiling. This type of lighting shines directly downward and illuminates the room below.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    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. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary flush mount lighting fixtures from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A flush mount sits directly on the ceiling facing downward with the help of a bracket fastened into the ceiling. When installing a flush mount, make sure to check wire lengths and match the wires as per color in the electrical box. The flush mount fittings cover the wire box and can be fastened with screws. Find flush mount lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    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. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary flush mount lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.

Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.

NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection

In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.