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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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Art Nouveau lamp circa 1910
Located in NANTES, FR
Beautiful Art Nouveau lamp, circa 1910.
Brown-veined alabaster shell.
The base is bronze with floral decoration.
Electric and in perfect condition.
Total Height: 52 cm
Shell Diamete...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Déco Pendant Light, 1930s - 1940s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco rod pendant light with a beige glass shade from the 1930s-1950s. The suspension is made of brass, the glass holder is made of sheet metal. At the bottom of the shade is a pe...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare Art Deco pendant lamp from the 1920s-1930s with a marbled glass shade and cable suspension in good original condition.
The large white glass shade has a beautiful shell-like sh...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Green Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French green opaline glass pendant lights
Brass top with 2 meter / 80 inches black cotton flex
Weight 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Wicker Fisch Celling Light, France 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This charming little French pendant light is a real gem! It'll add a touch of elegance to any room, no matter what style it is. I'm happy to tell you that the total length is 63 cm, ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
This wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling light is a standout example of the Nordic Functionalism from the 1930s, a design movement that sought to merge beautiful craftsmanship wit...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
