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What is the difference between a lamp and a luminaire?
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The difference between a lamp and a luminaire is that a luminaire is a full lighting unit that includes a lamp or lamps as well as the components that distribute the light, whereas luminaires can be traditional incandescent, fluorescent, or other electric-discharge luminaires. While the precise term for this type of light source is "lamp," the term "bulb" is more generally used. Shop a range of antique and vintage lamps and luminaires on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Sherle Wagner Luninaire Flush Mount Crystal Beaded Light Fixture
By Luminaire, Sherle Wagner
Located in Miami, FL
Sherle Wagner Luminaire Flush Mount Crystal Beaded Light Fixture
Offered for sale is a flush mount light fixture by Sherle Wagner for Luminaire in a crystal beaded cage form over b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of 3 MCM Brass & Lucite Wall Sconces by Pierre Guariche for Luminai
By Luminaire, Pierre Guariche
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 3 wall lights by Pierre Guariche from the Luminaires lamp company with original sales tags. Crafted with a blend of brass and lucite, these lights feature a Googie-inspired st...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,942 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Large 8 Light Post Modern Luminaire Chandelier
By Luminaire
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome chandelier by high end design retailer, Luminaire. This impressive 8 light fixture has a stainless steel finish with cylindrical fluted cl...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Tiered Glass and Chrome Chandelier by Forecast Lighting Co., 1980s
By Luminaire
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a majestic looking, multi layered glass and chrome chandelier by Luminaire. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 21" Sq x 38 H to the top of the chain...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Beaded Glass & Iron Six Light Chandelier
By Luminaire
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Elegant and glamorous French Empire style chandelier with glass crystal beaded 'bag', bobeches and canopy and double strands of smaller beads outlining the frame of th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$1,450 Sale Price
50% Off
Beautiful 1970 Glass and Mirror Light by Luminaire
By Luminaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the "Contact Dealer" button to ask us, we might have it in our st...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
