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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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French Art Deco “Clichy” Green Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Six Arm Chandelier with in Murano Glass 107cm/42 in Wide
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian Art Deco chandelier, Murano glass, silver lacquered steel and brass, Italy, 1940s
This exceptionally elegant chandelier features six sweeping Murano glass arms, each support...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950s Italian Curved Wall Sconces with Opaline Globes and Green Backplates
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a curved black lacquered brass stem, spherical opaline glass diffusers and round green lacquered brass wall plates.
The arche...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco “Clichy” Green Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo Desk Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo, table lamp, brass, enameled steel, Italy, 1950s
A table lamp by Nicolaj Diulgheroff (1901–1982), one of the distinctive figures of Italian Second F...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
3 Ceramic Head Green Metal and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Ceramic Head Green Metal and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulb. Max 100W
Wired and suitable to ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
