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What is the difference between lighting and a luminaire?
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The difference between lighting and a luminaire is specificity. Lighting is the general term for anything that provides electric illumination. Table lamps, pendants, ceiling lights and sconces are all examples of lighting. Luminaire is the term for the portion of a lighting fixture that produces light. It includes the socket that holds the bulb, wiring, reflectors and other components. Shop a diverse assortment of lighting on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Handmade ceramic desk lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted desk lamp by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. Both the lamp base and the lampshade is made by hand.
Birkeland works under the artist name Jossolini, and all her piece...
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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Four Tiers Murano Glass Petals Flush Mount Chandelier, 1980s Italy
By La Murrina
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand-blown Italian five-light Murano glass chandelier with an elegant chrome frame, crafted on the island of Murano in the mid-20th century. This exceptional fixture featu...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elevate your interior with this authentic French Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, crafted in France in the 1920s. A timeless and elegant statement piece, this antique ceiling l...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of vintage Murano Rondini wall sconces – gold glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano trasparent RONDINI glasses mixed with gold powder , golden plated metal frame, condition like new. The glasses are very...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Alabaster Pendant Lamp, Art Deco Style, French Design, 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely pedestal lamp is made of precious alabaster, and it's a one-of-a-kind piece. This lamp is perfect for high rooms, but if you're worried about it being too long, don't be!...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Copper
1990s Gorgeous "Aquarium" Floor Lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonangeli
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Piero Fornasetti "Aquarium" Floor Lamp for Antonangeli
The "Aquarium" floor lamp, is a rare collaboration between the legendary Piero Fornasetti and Antonangeli. Produced in th...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
