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What is the difference between a lamp and a light?
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The difference between a lamp and a light is specificity. Any fixture that produces illumination with electricity can be called a light. Lamp is a more specific term for a freestanding light fixture that usually features a shade. Table lamps, floor lamps and desk lamps are all types of lamps. Find a wide variety of lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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4 MID-CENTURY-MODERN Wall APPLIQUES by JACQUES BINY ed. LUMINALITE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 4 beautiful and highly decorative Mid-Century-Modern orientable wall sconces, in the style of an iconic model by Pierre Guariche, attributed to Jacques Biny, produced by Lum...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Floral Murano Glass Sconces, Vintage Brass Wall Lights, 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of Italian Glass Flower Wall Sconces, Made in Italy
This exquisite pair of wall sconces makes a striking decorative statement. Each sconce features handmade glass flowers, ensu...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Artichoke White Opal Hanging Lamp by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This hanging lamp by Peill & Putzler, made in Germany in the 1970s, is a striking example of contemporary design. Its form resembles an artichoke, adding a touch of elegance to a...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glasses, green colors, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of these ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant lamp from the 1920s-1930s with a marbled glass shade and cable suspension in good condition. The lamp features a large beige shade with radial ridges. The shade has an ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Peill & Putzler Biomorphic Flush Mount Light Amber Glass Wave Koch Lowy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Peill & Putzler Amber Glass Wave Flush Mount or Wall Light by Koch & Lowy, Germany, 1970s
A beautiful amber glass “wave” flush mount or wall sconce designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
