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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 Model "577" Table/Desk Lamp by Lumi Milan, 1950s, Labeled
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
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
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Ceiling Fixture by OSCAR TORLASCO, ed. LUMI, Italy 1950
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in PARIS, FR
A very rare and spectacular 6-lights suspension, Modern, Bauhaus, Constructiviste, Forme-Libre, in white
A spectacular and extremely rare 6-light pendant light, Modernist, Bauhaus, C...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
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
1950 Oscar Torlasco Lumi Italian Design Midcentury Brass Grey Black Table Lamp
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Brescia, IT
Adjustable Table Lamp
Oscar Torlasco
Lumi _ Milan0
Italy, 1950
Black and Grey Enamel Aluminum
Polish Brass
"Lumi Milano" Transfer Label
Perfect Working Order
Very Good condiction ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1970s Chrome Optic Faceted Glass Chandelier by Italian Designer Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Antwerp, BE
Twelve-light chandelier designed by Oscar Torlasco with optical Murano crystal glass reflectors attached to chrome screens mounted on center rod.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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