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Aldo van den Nieuwelaar ‘Circle’ Wall light perspex with TL-tube for Nila Lights
By Aldo van den Nieuwelaar
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
150 cm. and thick 6 cm. Signed with paper label by designer / manufacturer.
Permanent collection of
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Vintage 1980s Dutch International Style Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 2.37 in
Örsjö Industri, Wall Lights, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and pink paper wall lights designed and produced in by Örsjö Industri
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and paper wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Sold with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa, Pair of Wall Lights, Brass, Paper, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizable six-armed, brass wall lights with parchment paper lampshades, designed by Pietro
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Set of Wall Lights with Chrome Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lights, chrome and canvas, Europe, 1970s
This large set of wall-mounted light shades feature
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Lena Floor Lamp with Paper Shade by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Lena floor lamp with paper shade by LK Edition.
Limited edition.
Dimensions: 92.5 x 35 x H 183
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Shoji Wall Light with Oak Framing and Japanese Paper Sconce
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
washi paper. The light is made up of 6 equal squares and sits flush to the wall. Diffused light is
Category
2010s British Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paper
H 31.58 in W 5.6 in D 3.31 in
Pair of Brass Lunel Swingarm Sconces with Paper Shades, France 1960's
By Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Lunel brass swingarm sconces with paper shades, newly rewired, and come with J-box
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bronze "Helmets" Sconces with Paper Shades, France, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of sconces by Jansen, entirely made of bronze and finished in a rich brown patina with silver accents. These sconces are a classic example of French post-Art Deco design...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Sconces with Vintage Decoupage Rice Paper Walnut and Teak Wall Light
Located in Lomita, CA
decoupage with layers of leaves and rice paper encircled in geometric walnut tone rows. The leaves diffuse
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood, Paper, Teak
20th Century French Wall Sconces in Brass and Paper Decorated with Brass Bees
Located in Sofia, BG
Midcentury French wall sconces made in brass and special paper and elegantly decorated with small
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Papier Mache, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and paper mache wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Sold
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Pine, Paper, Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and paper sconces/ wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Sold
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine, Paper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass, and paper with laminated plants wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and paper with laminated plants wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Paper, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and paper sconce designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Sold with Lampshade.
Stated
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Paper Wall Lamp by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Paper wall lamp by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 40 x W 15 x H 66 cm
Materials: darkened brass
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Wall Light, Brass, Red Paper, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and paper wall light designed and produced by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s.
Sold with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s.
Lampshade can be
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bolivar Sconce, Black Paper Shade, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek sconce is 1950s French midcentury by inspiration. The light with it double shade and articulated arm creates a versatile lighting source. The head pivots to direct the lig...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Foil, Steel
Bracketlamp Oblong u.marine- black lacquered solid basswood and paper
Located in Parabita, LE
positive composite material with Cradle to Cradle © certified paper from typography waste, cellulose-based
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Early Mid-Century Italian Iron Oval Sconce Mirror /4 Lights
Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage oval mirrored sconce, restored with new mirror & backing. Hand-painted iron flowers & leaves. Newly rewired with clear cord & in line switch. Takes standard chandelier 5-15 W...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Bolivar Sconce, Black Paper Shade, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek sconce is 1950s French midcentury by inspiration. The light with it double shade and articulated arm creates a versatile lighting source. The head pivots to direct the lig...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel, Foil
French 40's wall light in gilded steel and paper diffuser
Located in Lyon, FR
paper (refurbished and custom-made). Very nice design for this decorative sconce that diffuses a soft
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Bracketlamp MiniOblong green - green lacquered solid basswood and paper in Stock
Located in Parabita, LE
environmentally positive composite material with Cradle to Cradle © certified paper from typography waste
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
H 9.06 in W 6.3 in D 14.57 in
Bracketlamp Oblong green - green lacquered solid basswood and paper in Stock
Located in Parabita, LE
material with Cradle to Cradle © certified paper from typography waste, cellulose-based glue and other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
H 29.53 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Anvia 'The Paper Clip' Wall Lamp in Black
By Anvia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly reissued Anvia 'The Paper Clip' wall lamp in black and white. Has paper clip style arm that
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Wall Lights, Baechae Series by Jungeun Hong, Atelier Jun
By Atelier Jun
Located in Seoul, KR
. The frame of the colored illumination is achieved by utilizing Hanji-paper, a traditional Korean paper
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silk, Acrylic, Plaster, Paper
H 20.87 in W 47.25 in D 2.76 in
Edalight, Lighting Sconce in Paper and black Metal, M, YMER&MALTA, France
By Benjamin Graindorge, YMER&MALTA
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the graphics of Japanese kimonos, "edaLight" combines a unique, but simple paper
Category
2010s French Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
EdaLight, Lighting Sconce in Paper and black Metal, S, YMER&MALTA, France
By Benjamin Graindorge, YMER&MALTA
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the graphics of Japanese kimonos, "edaLight" combines a unique, but simple paper
Category
2010s French Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Jules Leleu Style French Neoclassical Brass Sconces, Wall Lights, Pair
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of French Neoclassical brass sconces, wall lights Jules Leleu style from the 1950
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set Wall Lights by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. Both labeled with paper-stickers from Louis Poulsen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Bracketlamp Oblong u.marine- black lacquered solid basswood and paper in Stock
Located in Parabita, LE
positive composite material with Cradle to Cradle © certified paper from typography waste, cellulose-based
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
H 29.53 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Bracketlamp Oblong ice green - brown lacquered solid basswood and paper in Stock
Located in Parabita, LE
composite material with Cradle to Cradle © certified paper from typography waste, cellulose-based glue and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
H 29.53 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
French Bronze & Brass Sconces by Maison Jansen Black & Gold Paper Shade, Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of circa 1955 French Mid-Century Modern bronze & brass sconces, wall lights with shades in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 14 in W 13.75 in D 7 in
Bracketlamp Too Oblong green- a.pink lacquered solid basswood and paper in Stock
Located in Parabita, LE
positive composite material with Cradle to Cradle © certified paper from typography waste, cellulose-based
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper, Hardwood
H 39.77 in W 3.35 in D 4.85 in
Paper Wall Sconce, Handmade in Brass, Plastic Film and Aluminium
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
differences, the LED paper light shades are each individually hand-formed. Made of brass and a special plastic
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall sconce lamp indigo, paper & glass made in Italy by A.Epifani in stock
Located in Parabita, LE
Paper lamp with glass sphere of 10 cm
Brand new, innovative and simple, it personalizes the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
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H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 14.57 in
André Arbus style Nickel-Plated Hand Sconces Wall Lights French , Two Pairs
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice pair of nickel-plated sconces by Arbus, with black and silver paper shades.
2 pairs
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Metal
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 5.75 in
Jules Leleu Bronze Sconces Wall Lights Black & Gold Shades Mid-Century Modern
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of brass sconces, wall lights in the style of Jules Leleu.
The Set is rewired
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 13 in W 14.38 in D 5 in
Riccardo Scarpa Bronze Sconces & Shades, Wall Lights Art Deco Italy 1950, Pair
By Riccardo Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Italian Art Deco bronze sconces, wall lights designed by Riccardo Scarpa in the late
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 23.5 in W 13.5 in D 5 in
Wall sconce lamp purple Pillo, paper & glass made in Italy by A.Epifani in stock
Located in Parabita, LE
Paper lamp with glass sphere of 10 cm
Brand new, innovative and simple, it personalizes the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
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H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 14.57 in
Swedish, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Green Lacquered Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable organic wall light. In brass, with a vintage lampshade, likely original, in lacquered green fabric.
Dimensions are as pictured at the shortest position. Width can be...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Jules Leleu Style Bronze Sconces 3 Arm Wall Lights France Black & Gold Shades
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of bronze sconces, 3 arms, 3 lights, black & gold paper shades.
US rewired and in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 18 in W 20 in D 11 in
Pair of Andre Arbus Bronze Arrow Sconces 2 Lights, Wall Lamp French Neoclassical
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style arrow sconces, wall lights in bronze with black & gold clip on
Category
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 20 in W 9 in D 6 in
Wall sconce lamp Red, paper & glass made in Italy by No Smoking T.F. in stock
Located in Parabita, LE
Paper lamp with glass sphere of 10 cm
Brand new, innovative and simple, it personalizes the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
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H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 14.57 in
set of 5 wall sconce lamp purple Pillo, paper & glass made in Italy by A.Epifani
Located in Parabita, LE
Paper lamp with glass sphere
Brand new, innovative and simple, it personalizes the environment and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
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H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 14.57 in
French Wrought Iron & Round Glass Sconces Cone Shades, Wall Lights Art Deco 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of French Art Deco wrought iron with round glass discs sconces, wall lights with beige
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 16.25 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Wall Lights in Brass Candela Per Sundstedt Sweden
By Per Sundstedt
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These wall lights were made in 1972 in Sweden designed by Per Sundstedt named "Candela". Given that
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 23 in W 12 in D 20 in
Marked Gaetano Sciolari Two Lights Wall Sconces 2 Tone Brass Italy 1970s, Pair
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
and come with Black and Gold Paper Shades.
Each sconce takes 2 light bulbs with max. 40 watts.
Round
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 14 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
André Arbus French Bronze Hand Sconces, Wall Lights Black Gold Cone Shade, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
and gold paper cone shade.
US rewiring and each takes one light bulb with max. 40 watts.
Back plate
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 14.5 in W 5 in D 7 in
Pair "Micro" Sconces or Ceiling Lights by Roger Tallon for Erco 1972, Black Red
By ERCO Leuchten, Roger Tallon
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Pair of eye-catching Pop Art style wall lights or ceiling spots named "Micro" designed by Roger
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 13.78 in Dm 7.09 in
Plastic Paper and Wood Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Domus, 1980s, Italy
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plastic Paper and Wood Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Domus, 1980s, Italy
Minimalist and rare
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 6.7 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
Blade Sconce, Bronze Patina with Aquarelle Shade
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Like many of our lighting designs, the Blade Sconce is not what it seems at first glance. This handsome piece is statuesque when viewed straight-on, but has an intriguing cutaway in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Volume Sconce, Golden Bronze Patina with Aquarelle Shade
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Our Volume Sconce is a statuesque design with a substantial architectural base that appears as a revised pyramid when viewed in profile. It is topped by a three-sided aquarelle shade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Esther Floor Lamp with Shade by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Brushed oak, lacquer, metal.
Also sold without paper shade.
It is with the sense of detail
Category
2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Black Forest Wall Light Shade Wallpaper with Hunting Scene Sofina Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Handmade lampshade in the style of Black Forest made of wallpaper with a hunting scene in red, blue green colors and a deer in the middle
Fixed with a handmade paspol in beige silk....
Category
2010s Austrian Black Forest Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 12.21 in D 6.3 in
Black Forest Wall Light Shade Wallpaper with Hunting Scene Sofina Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Handmade lampshade in the style of Black Forest made of wallpaper with a hunting scene in red, blue green colors and a deer in the middle
Fixed with a handmade paspol in beige silk....
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2010s Austrian Black Forest Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 12.21 in D 6.3 in
Oak wall lamp with beige lampshade 1950
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
beige paper and black border, made-to-measure
Original model
Can be orientated to 180 degree
Good
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Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Black Forest Wall Light Shade Wallpaper with Hunting Scene Sofina Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Large handmade lampshade made of wallpaper with a hunting scene in red and beige in the style of black forest. Made by hand in Austria.
Fixed with green and red paspol. Two handmad...
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2010s Austrian Black Forest Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Paper
H 14.18 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
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Lights With Paper For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lights with paper for your home. Frequently made of paper, metal and brass, every lights with paper was constructed with great care. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage lights with paper now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lights with paper, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right lights with paper, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one lights with paper that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel, Arlus and Jean and Oliver Pelle produced versions that are worth a look.
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- What is a paper cutter called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A paper cutter is called a paper guillotine or simply a guillotine. This tool, commonly found in offices and classrooms, can cut a large amount of paper in one swift chop. It features a handle with a blade that one can move to make straight line cuts.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Paper room dividers are often called decorative screens or merely room dividers depending on the design. The earliest examples of folding screens are said to have originated in China and go back at least as far as the Han dynasty. Screens of the era were heavy structures made of wood and had hinges of cloth or leather. They were adorned with elaborate landscape paintings that were typically created on silk or paper canvases and applied directly to the screen’s panels afterward. Just as they had been in the 20th century and today, the folding screens then were recognized for both their practical and purely decorative properties. Japanese room-divider screens were also decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of room dividers and decorative screens.
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- What is MOE lighting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022MOE Lighting was one of the best Mid-Century Modern lighting manufacturers in the 1940s through the 1970s. A range of designs included chandeliers, pendants, sconces, and ceiling lights made of metal, glass, wood, fiberglass and other materials. Find a collection of vintage MOE lighting from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
- What is a coach light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Coach lights are slender and are mostly attached to vehicle pillars. They are commonly used in the center of a limousine. Coach lights are also called opera lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a string light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021String lights refer to a series of small electric lights which are spaced evenly along a cable and used for decoration. They are mostly used during festivals or special occasions. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of string lights and a whole lot of other vintage and antique lighting solutions to choose from.
- What is chandelier lighting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.
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