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What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?
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The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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Rare Oscar Torlasco Articulated Floor Lamp
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in London, GB
A rare articulated floor lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi in the 1960s.
The lamp is made entirely from aluminium and brown powder coated metal & the circular diffuser featur...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Brass Wall Lamps by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These exquisite wall lamps, designed by renowned Italian designer Oscar Torlasco in the 1960s, embody the elegance and craftsmanship of mid-century Italian lighting. Featuring a soli...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Lumi, Max Ingrand, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Oscar Torlasco for Lumi. Executed in satin textured glass, white painted metal and brass. A highly refined and sculptural design remini...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Chandelier Designed by Oscar Torlasco, 1970s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Palermo, PA
Super rare ceiling light designed by Oscar Torlasco. Made in Italy in the 1970s. 12 light bulbs. The glass lenses are in Murano glas. Each lentic glass are set in a metal structure w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Oscar Torlasco Glass Italian Sconce for Stilkronen, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilkronen
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful double tile steel and glass wall lamp from the 1960s. This applique was designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen in Italy.
This fantastic one is fantastic as it is ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Oscar Torlasco Model "577" Table/Desk Lamp by Lumi Milan, 1950s, Labeled
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This rare and iconic Model 577 table lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milan is a testament to the refined design ethos of the 1950s. Featuring a square conical base in black-painted b...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass