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What is the difference between a railroad lamp and a lantern?
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The difference between a railroad lamp and a lantern comes down to design and function. Railroad lamps are stationary lighting fixtures that were used to illuminate railroad tracks and platforms. They usually feature a heavy sheet or cast metal body and have lenses that make their lighting more intense. Intended to be portable, lanterns are generally smaller and usually feature a metal frame, a glass shade and no lenses. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of railroad lamps and lanterns.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Huge Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Pendant Opaline Glass, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Woka ceiling lamp, also available with a 50 cm diameter radius - total drop is custom-made.
Materials used are brass and opaline glass. Available in different finishes.
L...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alhambra 2D Clear Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Four Verdigris Lanterns, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1950's Italian verdigris painted metal lanterns with 3 lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height of body: 22"
Present drop: 27"
Diameter: 9.5"
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$4,200 / item
Pair of Spanish Woven Wicker Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modernist woven wicker suspension lamps with bell shaped shades, Spain, 1960s.
Eyecatching handcrafted wicker and rattan pendant lights with bell shape design and Bohemian ta...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,138 Sale Price / set
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Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q.
Gemini G.E.L edition c. 1984.
Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
