Ceiling Huggers
Low-Profile Antique Fixtures Designed for Style, Authenticity & Compact Spaces
Maximize space without compromising on authentic style: our vintage ceiling-hugger fixtures provide compact, low-profile lighting ideal for rooms with low ceilings. Sourced from vintage residences and early commercial buildings, each antique flushmount features high-quality components such as cast-brass bases, pressed glass, and historic porcelain.
Meticulously restored and rewired, these timeless fixtures are perfect for hallways, foyers, bedrooms, or any area where a flush-to-the-ceiling silhouette achieves practicality and period authenticity.
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8 Available
AA# 27698
Circa: 1920s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Spun Hand Worked Brass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: 1 medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 6.5” drop (as shown with bulb, 4.5” without) x 5.75” diameter
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 27814
Circa: 1905-1910
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Hand Wrought Bronze
Finish: Original as Found
Origin: USA
Illumination: Four medium Edison sockets
Dimensions: 12” diameter x 5” drop (as Shown)
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
4 available, sold individually
AA# 27531
Circa: 1920s shade
Condition: Age Consistent / New Fitter
Material: Spun Powder Coated Steel, Milk White Glass Globe
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium Edison socket
Dimensions: 9.2" drop x 6" diameter, Fitter 3.25”
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 27623
Circa: 1920-1930’s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Brass
Finish: Original Polychrome
Origin: USA
Illumination: Three standard medium Edison sockets
Dimensions: 12.25” diameter, 6.25” drop as shown
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
2 available, sold individually
AA# 27534
Circa: 1930s shade, new fitter
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Painted Milk Glass, Powder Coated Iron
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per fixture
Dimensions: 9” drop x 9” diameter; canopy has 5” diameter; 4” fitter
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 27614
Circa: 1920s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Brass, Slag Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 6.5” drop; lantern is 5.5” square; canopy has 7” diameter
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 27590
Circa: 1910-1920
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Aluminum
Finish: Original Polychrome
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 1.5” drop without bulb, 8” diameter
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
2 Available
AA# 27415
Circa: 1930’s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Painted Iron, Molded White Painted Globe
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One Medium Edison Socket
Dimensions: 9” diameter, 8” drop, 9” Globe with 4” fitter
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired, and restored & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 27581
Circa: 1920s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Stamped brass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 7.5” diameter; 5.5” drop (as shown with bulb)
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 27580
Circa: 1920s - 1930s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Spun Embossed Brass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: 2 medium Edison sockets
Dimensions: 10” diameter, 5” drop (with finial without bulb)
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
matching frosted/clear shade fixture available: AA# 27562
AA# 27563
Circa: 1930s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Nickel Plated Brass, Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 12” drop x 10.25” diameter x 5” diameter at canopy
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
matching blue shade fixture available: AA# 27563
AA# 27562
Circa: 1930s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Nickel Plated Brass, Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 12” drop x 10.25” diameter x 5” diameter at canopy
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 24006
Circa: 1930s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Brass, Glass
Finish: Original
Origin:USA
Illumination: Two medium standard Edison sockets
Dimensions: 11” drop (adjustable) x 15.5” wide at shades; canopy is 14” long x 8” deep; fitters are 2.25”
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
sold individually
AA# 27550
Circa: 1930s shade, new fitter
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Milk Glass, Nickel Plated Brass, Cast Clear Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per fixture
Dimensions: 14” drop x 9” diameter at shade; 8.5” diameter at canopy; fitter is 6”
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
5 available, sold individually
AA# 27497
Circa: 1920s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Brass, Glass
Finish: Original
Origin:USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 11” drop x 9” diameter; canopy has 8” diameter. Fitter is 4”.
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 27592
Circa: 1930s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Glass, Cast Iron, Brass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA, Lightolier
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 16” drop x 13” diameter; 5.5” diameter at canopy
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 27530
Circa: 1930s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Aluminum, Polychrome
Finish: Original
Origin: USA, Virden Mfg
Illumination: 5 medium standard Edison sockets
Dimensions: 16” diameter x 3.25” drop WITHOUT bulbs; 6.5” drop as shown with bulbs; CLOSED canopy diameter of 4”
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
W. J. Whitacre Designed
AA# 27520
Circa: 1920s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast Brass and Bronze
Finish: Original
Origin:USA; W J Whitacre
Illumination: Six medium standard Edison sockets
Dimensions: 12” drop WITHOUT bulbs; 20” diameter; canopy has 8” diameter
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
AA# 27555
Circa: 1930s - 1950s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Milkglass, Chrome Over Steel
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 8.5” drop x 8.5” diameter; canopy has 5.5” diameter
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
sold individually
AA# 27499
Circa: 1930s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Porcelain, Milk Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA, Shades are by Westinghouse
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 12” drop x 12” diameter; canopy has 5.5” diameter
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
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AA# 27549
Circa: 1930s - 1940s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Glass, Paint, Brass
Finish: Original
Origin:USA
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 8” drop; 7.75” square at shade; 7.5” diameter at canopy
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
1 flushmount, 6 pendants available, sold individually
made up of parts from historic U of M “Dinky Dome” chandelier
pendants can be converted to flushmounts; flushmount cannot be converted to pendant. pendant will have canopy added upon purchase. contact us to inquire
AA# 27292A (flushmount) or 27292B (pendant)
Circa: 1915
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Gesso, Brass, Steel, Glass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA - 1501 University Ave SE; 1915 building on U of M campus
Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket per fixture
Dimensions: flushmount has 23” drop x 17” diameter; pendant has 53” drop as shown x 17” diameter
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
5 available
AA# 26303
Circa: 1900-1915
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast/Stamped Brass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: One medium Edison Socket
Dimensions: 9” drop as shown, (fixture 6.25”), 3.75” diameter
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.
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2 Available
AA# 27766
Circa: 1920s
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Spun, Stamped Hand Worked Brass
Finish: Original
Origin: USA
Illumination: 1 medium standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 7” drop (as shown with bulb) x 7” diameter
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.
We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.