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What is a string light?
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String 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.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Classical Paavo Tynell Pendant Model 1355 in Brass, String, & Birch, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of Paavo Tynell’s classical 1930s lamps. The model is 1355, featuring dark stained birch details and three patinated cast brass arms, each diverging into two with...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Teak floor lamp made of a circular foot, offset vertical stem with a polished brass ring, holding a narrow shade made of coton strings.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Table Lamp Brass Wood Glass & String, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Table lamp perfect for a decoration on the theme of the sea, with the association of wood, string glass and brass.
A small hole has been made in the back of the glass to allow the h...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Empire Style Paavo Tynell Pendant 1374, Brass, Metal & Amber Glass, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful empire style ceiling lamp in patinated brass, beige painted metal, amber glass, string decoration, and silk shades. The lamp model is 1374 by Paavo Tynell and manufacture...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Pair of 1940s Brass Table Lamps with Embroidered Shades - Timeless Vinta
Located in Manzano, IT
Elegant Pair of 1940s Brass Table Lamps with Embroidered Shades - Timeless Vintage Charm
Illuminate your space with the sophisticated elegance of this pair of 1940s brass table lamp...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$755 Sale Price
72% Off
Space Age Rocket Floor Lamp with a Braided String, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
This floor lamp in the Space-Age style was manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. The lamp stands on three steel legs, the lampshade is made of braided string. It is preserved ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
