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What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?

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What is the difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp?
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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1960s Lenticular Glass Discs Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilkronen
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid Century Italian design Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen. Featuring Torlasco's signature lenticular glass discs as seen on "Genova 4053" street lamp design, for which h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

Brass Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi with sloping brass arms. Holds eight candelabra sockets. Condition: Good vintage condition with some brass oxidation. Brass...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-centery modern chandelier designed by Oscar Torlasco, 1960
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Palermo, PA
Discover the magnificent XL Italian chandelier, designed by the legendary Oscar Torlasco. This stunning light fixture features 15 crystal glasses gracefully arranged on a base of sil...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Orb Pendant by Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant chandelier with brushed steel circular structure and optical beveled glass lenses / Designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi circa 1960s / Made in Italy 6 lights /...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Mod.553 Table Lamp, Italy 1950s
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Naples, IT
Oscar Torlasco mod. 553 table lamp. Large version. Manufactured by Lumi, Milan, Italy, late 1950s Painted brass and aluminium. Glass optical lens.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Three-Light Sconces by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century brass wall lights by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi. Each holds three candelabra sockets. Larger pair with five lights each also available. Condition: Excellent vintage...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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