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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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Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful ice glass wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very pleasant lighting effect thanks to the ice glass, which creates an elegant sparkling play of light in the room.
Great design a...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Josef Frank wall lamp 2143, brass and silk, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A wall lamp, model 2143, designed by Austrian-Swedish architect Josef Frank in the 1920s and produced by the renowned Swedish company Svenskt Tenn. This is an early version, likely f...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
French Art Nouveau Brass Pink Satin Glass Pendant Light 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Art Nouveau glass lamp
Brass bulb holder with Pink & White glass shade.
2 meter / 80 inches black cotton wire.
Weight: 0.60 kg / 1.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamp...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Antique Stunning & Extra Large 23.6 Ø Alabaster Dish Shade Pendant w Rope ca1920
Located in Lisse, NL
One-of-a-Kind XL Aabaster pendant light with stunning Veins.
Some pieces just stop you in your tracks, this extra-large amber color alabaster pendant is one of them. We’ve seen a lo...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$11,807
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French White Clichy Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp
"Clichy" white coloured glass
Brass wall piece and arm
E14 bulb holder
diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93"
3 holes to secure
Weight: 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb
E14 bu...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Murano pink Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa design
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 32 beautiful Murano pink "polyhedron" glasses. Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Overall, this chandelier is both a functional light sou...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
