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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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Beautiful small 1960s Cocoon pendant lamp in very good vintage condition
Located in München, BY
Beautiful small 1960s Cocoon pendant lamp in very good original vintage condition.
Great minimalist design. Creates a very pleasant warm light.
The shade is undamaged. No holes or ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking pair of midcentury wall lamps by Paul Neuhaus, dating from the 1960s, captures the bold yet refined aesthetic of the era. Each lamp features a square red frame with sof...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Seguso Vetri d’Arte Chandelier in Light Pink Murano Pulegoso Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Seguso Vetri d’Arte, chandelier, Murano pulegoso glass, Murano glass, nickel-plated steel, Italy, 1950s
The Seguso lineage stands as one of Murano island's most venerable families, ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Refined pair of Italian wall lights from the 1950s, characterized by a sculptural and well-balanced composition.
Each sconce features a central vertical brass stem intersected by a ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Sweden from cirka 1950s first half.
The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Teak and Glass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Teak and Glass, 1950s
By shortening the cable, the lowest height of the lamp can be infinitely adjusted to 35cm, at the momen...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
