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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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Danish Art Deco 3-armed Chandelier, Chromium with Beige Glass Shades 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Deco Scandinavian most likely Danish or Swedish 3-armed chandelier manufactured in the 1930s.
The frame is made of chromium-plated metal with a wooden core mounted with 3 ball-s...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier, Carved and Blackened Alabaster Bronze, 1930s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare Art Deco alabaster ceiling light made in Europe in 1930s.
The shade is carved from a single block of alabaster and features soft white tones interspersed with nat...
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
$5,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Finnish Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass, String & Glass Chandelier, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant Finnish Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s, combining nickel-plated brass with four textured glass shades and a long string-wrapped suspension finished with a decorative tass...
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Danish Modern, Chandelier, Brass, String, Glass, Denmark, 1960s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stamford, CT
Paavo Tynell Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Chandelier or Pendant Light, Brass, String, Glass, Denmark, 1960s
A six (6) light pendant or chandelier similar to work by Paavo Tynel...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Chandelier, Brass, Wood & Paper String Shades, Gunnel Nyman, Idman 1940s
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Early and rare model 51057 chandelier designed by Gunnel Nyman for Idman in the 1940s. This striking piece features five classically decorated cast brass arms pertruding from a green...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antti Hakkarainen Adjustable Wrought Iron Floor Lamp Model 816, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This iron beauty model 816 is designed by Finnish designer Antti Hakkarainen and manufactured by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen. It has a decorated iron structure with leaf motifs and hangi...
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
