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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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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 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
Shichi ceiling lamp from the Uchiwa series designed by Ingo Maurer for Design M
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare Shichi pendant lamp from the Uchiwa series, designed by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1973.
Fan-shaped rice paper shades, rope and rattan frame, bamboo cord cover.
Eccellenti condit...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, String, Rattan, Paper
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
Scandinavian Teak and String Pendant with Brass Details, Sweden 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant Scandinavian pendant lamp from the 1980s, most likely of Swedish origin, combining warm teak, delicate string detailing softly diffusing the light and refined brass accent...
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
