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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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Ceramic desk lamp handcrafted by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handmade ceramic desk lamp by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland, aka Jossolini.
This unique piece is thrown, built and decorated by hand.
Both the base and ceramic shade are hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant light from the 1920s - 1930s with a marbled glass shade and rope suspension. The light features a big yellow shade with dark brown marbling. The shade has an elegant de...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Barn Light Sconce Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory wall light
green enamel, white interior
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches
2 holes to secure
Weight: 1.75 kg / 3.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Spanish Colonial Wrought Iron Six Light Chandelier by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Spanish Colonial Wrought Iron Six Light Chandelier by Randy Esada
Additional information:
Materials: Lights, Wrought Iron
Color: Black
Brand: Randy Esada Designs for Prospr
Designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Model-170 Brass Tripod Table Lamp for Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer: Hansen Lamps Inc.
Materials: Polished Brass, New Linen Shade
Dimensions: 21in H x 11.50in W x 11.50in D
Lamp Shade: 8in H x 17.25in W x 17.25in D
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. ...
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
