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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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XL Egg Table Lamp by Domec Luminaires, France, 1980s
By Domec Luminaires
Located in Landgraaf, NL
XL egg table lamp by Domec Luminaires, France 1980s. Very large egg shapes glass table lamp with a
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
20th Century Swedish Chrome Table Lamp, Scandinavian Desk Light by Falkenberg
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table luminaire, lamp made of hand crafted chrome with a round
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Chrome
Domec Luminaires Milk Glass Egg-Shaped Table Light, France, 1985
By Domec Luminaires
Located in Den Haag, NL
Egg shaped table lamp, Milk glass. One large E27 bulb needed.
Very nice warm light when lid.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Milk Glass
Perzel Lamp Base Luminaire
Located in Marseille, FR
Old light fixture - 1940 period brass lamp base from the Perzel house signed on the foot, height 60
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Flexible Clampe Luminaire Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Wien, AT
Flexible clampe luminaire chrome table lamp
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Erté Luminaire
By Erté
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Of etched glass, illuminated base, numbered 63/250 limited edition, signed "Erté" and manufacturer's name, good condition, chip on back foot that does not affect appearance.
Size: 1...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Bakelite
