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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 Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
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...
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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
Paavo Tynell Style Adjustable Wall Light of Brass + String Shade, Denmark 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage wall lamp with adjustable telescopic arm and wooden wheel in the style of Finish designer Paavo Tynell, most likely made in Denmark in the 1930s
The frame of the wall light...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Pair of Copper Pendant Lights with Detailed Gold Tassel
Located in New York, NY
A bell shaped 19th century pair of french pendant lights. Made out of copper with a beautiful woven gold tassel detail with fringes. Very...
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, String, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, wood and string fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 63.2” H x 16 ” W x 28” D. Stated dimensions include shade...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Empire Style Paavo Tynell Pendant 1374, Brass, Metal & Amber Glass, Taito 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
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...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
