This vintage Bauhaus glass disc ceiling light is an 11-inch flush mount built from glass and wood: a shallow disc diffuser over a natural wood-toned shade, mounted flat to the ceiling at 7.9 inches deep. It takes a standard E26 or E27 bulb — LED or Edison, not included — and is hardwired to a wall switch. The short answer on fit: it works as the primary light in rooms up to roughly 10 × 10 feet, suits standard and lower ceilings where a pendant would crowd the room, is rated IP20 for damp indoor spaces such as bathrooms, and is not dimmable.
What Makes It a Bauhaus Piece, Not Just a Round Flush Mount
The Bauhaus reference is structural, not decorative. There is no ornament here — the design is a glass disc, a wood ring, and a flat ceiling plate. That restraint is what lets the fixture sit in a mid-century bedroom, a modern dining room, or a converted gallery space without fighting the room.
The material pairing does most of the work. Glass diffuses the bulb into an even field of light rather than a hot spot, while the natural wood shade adds a warm, matte counterweight to the cool sheen of the glass. In practice that means the fixture reads warm even with a neutral bulb, which is why it tends to look better over a dining table than a bare metal dome of the same size.
Finish options are white and orange body with a natural wood-colored shade. White disappears into a pale ceiling and keeps attention on the light itself; orange becomes a deliberate accent and holds its own against warm woods, terracotta, and mid-century walnut furniture.
Where This 11-Inch Flush Mount Actually Belongs
Because the fixture is 28 cm (11 inches) across and only 20 cm (7.9 inches) deep, it is a low-ceiling solution first and a statement piece second. Here is how it plays out room by room, based on the manufacturer’s listed indoor, IP20 damp-rated specification.
- Bedroom: the strongest use case. A flush mount removes the visual clutter a pendant adds at eye level when you are lying in bed, and the diffused glass keeps the light soft at the edges of the room.
- Dining room: works well over a compact table, particularly in apartments where a hanging fixture would block sightlines across the room. If your table seats six or more, treat this as a layering piece rather than the only light.
- Bathroom: IP20 damp-rated means it tolerates humidity, so it is suitable for a bathroom ceiling — but it is not waterproof and should not sit in a shower enclosure or anywhere with direct water contact.
- Hallway, entry, bar, gallery: all listed as suitable by the manufacturer. In a hallway, a run of these at consistent spacing looks intentional in a way a single fixture rarely does.
Sizing, Height, and Spacing: The Practical Numbers
How big a room will one 11-inch fixture light?
A long-standing rule of thumb for a room’s main ceiling fixture is to add the room’s width and length in feet and read that number as the fixture diameter in inches. An 11-inch fixture therefore lines up with rooms up to about 10 × 10 feet as the primary light. In anything larger, use it as one layer of a multi-fixture plan rather than the only source.
For a hallway, space flush mounts roughly 8 to 10 feet apart and keep them centered on the corridor width. For a row of two or three over a kitchen island or a long dining table, keep the gaps equal — uneven spacing is the one thing the eye catches immediately.
How much clearance do you need?
Flush mounts are forgiving. With a standard 8 to 9 foot ceiling, the fixture leaves well over 7 feet of clearance to the floor, which is the threshold you want in any space people walk through. On a ceiling higher than 9 feet, a flush mount can start to feel small and disconnected; that is the point to consider a semi-flush or pendant instead.
Wiring and switch requirements
The fixture is hardwired and requires an external wall switch — the switch is not included, and the lamp is controlled by that switch rather than by a pull chain or in-line dimmer. Plan on a ceiling junction box at the fixture location. If you are not confident working at the breaker panel, this is an electrician job; the fixture is straightforward to hang, but the wiring is not a plug-in task.
Bulb Choice: The Part Most People Get Wrong
The manufacturer specifies flying saucer-style bulbs for this lamp. That matters because the glass disc sits close to the ceiling plate: a tall or wide bulb can protrude past the diffuser or crowd it. Check the bulb height against the fixture’s 7.9-inch overall depth before you order a pack.
Beyond shape, the base is E26 or E27, so the fixture works on both North American and European wiring, and the driver-free design means any standard LED or Edison-style bulb in that base will run it.
- Color temperature: 2700K for bedrooms and dining rooms where you want warmth; 3000K if the room also functions as a workspace and you need a cleaner white.
- Output: for a small bedroom or dining room, somewhere in the region of 800 to 1,100 lumens from a single fixture is a reasonable starting point — then adjust for ceiling height, wall color, and how much light the room already gets from windows.
- Dimming: this fixture is not designed for dimming. If dimming matters to you, plan a different fixture rather than a dimmer switch.
- Edison bulbs: a visible filament bulb suits the glass disc if you like seeing the source through the glass. Frosted or opal bulbs give a more even, calmer wash instead.
Specifications at a Glance
| Diameter | 28 cm / 11 in |
| Height | 20 cm / 7.9 in |
| Materials | Wood and glass |
| Body finishes | White, orange |
| Shade finish | Natural wood color |
| Bulb | E26 / E27, LED or Edison, flying saucer type, not included |
| Voltage | AC 110–240V |
| Mounting | Ceiling, hardwired |
| Moisture rating | IP20 damp-rated, indoor use only, not waterproof |
| Dimming | Not supported |
| Certifications | UL certified, ETL listed, CE approved, SAA listed, RoHS compliant, FCC certified |
Current price and finish availability are on the product page: Vintage Bauhaus Glass Disc Ceiling Light.
White or Orange: Choosing the Finish
| White body | Best on pale ceilings and in calm, minimal bedrooms. Blends in; the glass and wood carry the design. |
| Orange body | Best as an accent in mid-century rooms with walnut, teak, or terracotta. Reads warmer and more retro against white walls. |
Both finishes ship with the natural wood-colored shade, so the difference is in the frame and body rather than the light color. If you are placing two or more in the same sightline — a hallway run, a pair over a table — match the finish and the bulb type, or the variation will read as a mistake.
Care and What to Expect Over Time
- Dust the glass disc with a dry microfiber cloth; the flat surface collects dust but is easy to reach compared with a pendant shade.
- Keep liquid cleaners off the wood shade — wipe the wood with a dry or barely damp cloth and let it dry fully.
- Because the fixture is IP20, avoid steam-heavy placement directly over a shower or in an uncovered outdoor spot.
- Dimensions are subject to slight manual measurement variation, and finish or color temperature can look different between photos, monitor settings, and production batches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bulb does this ceiling light need?
A flying saucer-style bulb with an E26 or E27 base, in LED or Edison format. The bulb is not included, and the shallow disc means bulb shape matters as much as base type.
Can it go in a bathroom?
Yes — it is IP20 damp-rated and the manufacturer lists bathrooms as a suitable indoor setting. It is not waterproof, so keep it out of direct water contact and away from the immediate shower zone.
Is it dimmable?
No. The fixture is not designed for dimming and is controlled by an external wall switch, which is not included.
Will it work on US wiring?
Yes. It is rated AC 110–240V with an E26/E27 base and is UL certified and ETL listed, so it suits standard North American household voltage. Installation is hardwired and should be done at a ceiling junction box.
How many do I need for a hallway?
Space them about 8 to 10 feet apart, centered on the corridor, and keep the gaps equal. For a room larger than roughly 10 × 10 feet, treat each fixture as one layer of the lighting plan rather than the only source.
Bottom Line
If you want a low-profile ceiling light that looks considered rather than builder-grade, this glass disc flush mount earns its place: real materials, an honest Bauhaus silhouette, an 11-inch footprint that suits bedrooms and compact dining rooms, and UL/ETL/CE/SAA listing for safety. Decide the finish first, confirm your ceiling box and wall switch, then pick a flying saucer bulb in 2700K or 3000K to set the mood. See the current listing and finish options here.