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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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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
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
Pair of Hexagonal Brass Beveled Glass Chandeliers After Adolf Loos, Italy 1950s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of hexagonal pendant lights in solid brass and bevelled glasses. This elegant and distinctive pair was designed in Italy during the 1950s, inspired by the work of Adol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Verdigris Solid Brass Lanterns - Pair of Wall-Mounted Sconces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home’s exterior or interior with this striking pair of vintage solid brass wall lanterns.
Designed in a classic Colonial Revival / Neoclassical style, these lanterns fea...
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Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
Art Deco Marbled Opaline Glass Pendant with Leaf Reliefs, France, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco high-releaf marbled glass pendant or lantern, France, circa 1920-1930. Art glass with high relief rim with vine leaf motifs, in shape of carved white alabaster with beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
