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What are some types of lighting fixtures?
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Some types of light fixtures include flush mount lighting, pendants, chandeliers, wall-mounted lighting, floor lamps and table lamps. A light fixture that sits level with the ceiling is a flush-mount light, while one that extends slightly from the ceiling is a semi-flush light. Pendants are light fixtures that hang from the ceiling on a chain. If they feature multiple lights arranged in a frame, hanging lights are known as chandeliers. Wall-mounted lights are referred to as sconces. A lamp is a light fixture with a base and a shade that can be sized to fit a table or to rest on the floor. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of light fixtures.
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Rare "Niju-Ichi" Uchiwa Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional Uchiwa bamboo fan chandelier or pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 21 rice paper fans.
Socket: 1 x E27 Edison for standar...
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Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Art Nouveau lamp circa 1910
Located in NANTES, FR
Beautiful Art Nouveau lamp, circa 1910.
Brown-veined alabaster shell.
The base is bronze with floral decoration.
Electric and in perfect condition.
Total Height: 52 cm
Shell Diamete...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
3 Tone Blue Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Tone Blue Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Déco Pendant Light, 1930s - 1940s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco rod pendant light with a beige glass shade from the 1930s-1950s. The suspension is made of brass, the glass holder is made of sheet metal. At the bottom of the shade is a pe...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare Art Deco pendant lamp from the 1920s-1930s with a marbled glass shade and cable suspension in good original condition.
The large white glass shade has a beautiful shell-like sh...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Wicker Fisch Celling Light, France 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This charming little French pendant light is a real gem! It'll add a touch of elegance to any room, no matter what style it is. I'm happy to tell you that the total length is 63 cm, ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker