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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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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
Ceramic Trompe L'Oeil Wicker Table Lamp with New Woven Cream Cord Lampshade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A large vintage ceramic table lamp with a trompe l’oeil wicker (rattan-style) basketweave base in warm brown glaze, paired with a new cream cord-wrapped drum shade — ideal for coasta...
Category
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, String
Model 1425 Art Deco Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 1425 pendant, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass frame, string wrapping, opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina. Small ch...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Pendant in Nickled Brass, String & Opaline Glass, Possibly Tynell 1930s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful bijou example of Finnish Art Deco 1930s lamps. The lamp features a nickled (possibly chromed) sleek brass body with three arms topped with blown glass shades and a rod co...
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
