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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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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
1950s Italian Stilnovo Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo, crafted in brass with black lacquered brass accents and opaline glass diffusers. The design reflects the refined ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Expertly Restored - Yasha Heifetz Carved Serpentine Style Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Lynn Lawrence for Modeline of California, this carved biomorphic floor lamp feels less like décor and more like a sculptural art object you get to live with every day. Ha...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Ash, Walnut
Scandinavian mid century Clam wall lamps, perforated metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A charming pair of Swedish wall lamps, produced by an unidentified manufacturer in the 1950s. The lamps feature elegant clam-shaped backplates crafted from perforated metal, painted ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Small Scandinavian Snow Ball Table Light in Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusually small table lamp with a great presence. It is composed of a stylized tripod brass base with ball feet and a free-resting white acrylic sphere. In Scandinavia we call this d...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970’s Pair of Vintage Italian Murano Wall Lights, 10 Pink Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 fantastic Murano pink and transparent glasses ("crostoli") in a metal frame.
Period: late XX century
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
