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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 Sherle Wagner, Luminaire
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
Nierman Weeks Faux Wood Acanthus Leaf Scones for Luminaire. 2 Pairs Available
By Luminaire, Niermann Weeks
Located in Miami, FL
Nierman Weeks Faux Wood Acanthus Leaf Scones for Luminaire, 2 Pairs Available
Offered f or sale are 2 pairs of faux wood French antique style wall sconces by Nierman Weeks. The scon...
Category
Late 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Composition, Metal
High End Twin Cylindrical Glass Affects Chromed Hanging or Table Storm Lanterns
By Luminaire
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very high end portable luminaire chrome with duel cylindrical glass shades hanging lanterns
They are an exceptional qualit...
Category
20th Century European Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
$1,192 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
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
