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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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Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s.
This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Paper
Two Opalescent Blue & Gold Murano Glass Lantern attr. to Barovier Toso, 1950s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two Italian Mid-Century Lanterns Attributed to Barovier & Toso, Murano, Circa 1950
Italian lantern, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Murano, circa 1950. Hand-blown opalescent blue gla...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Silk Wall-Lamp with a Pulley Shanghai, Re Edtion
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Extraordinary wall-lamp with a pulley, measures up to the clients request. Comes as well with no pulley.
Different kind of shades are available
Most components according to the UL ...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Urban Electric Co. SmokeBell Mirrored Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large handcrafted modern Federal inspired bell jar pendant light by The Urban Electric Company. This high-quality custom 'Urban Smokebell' light fixture features a stunning reflecti...
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2010s American Federal Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Fine Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouth Blown Blue Color Smoked Glass in Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful Sapphire color and practical size Italian fixture with mouth blown glass in a metal frame.
If you are looking for a rare and stylish Murano light fixture to grace your ho...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
