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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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Boréns Borås Table Lamp in Brass and Leather
By Boréns Borås
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Boréns Borås, table lamp model '8456', lacquered leather, brass, Sweden, 1950s
This rare table lamp by Swedish lighting company Boréns Borås, is a clear example of Swedish modern d...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
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Brass
Murano Glass Floral Barovier & Toso Blue Clear Pink Flower Basket Chandelier
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning Murano glass chandelier. Likely crafted by the renowned company Barovier & Toso in the 1950s. Featuring delicately sculpted flower-shaped glass elements in clear and bl...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Large Paavo Tynell Flush Mount Ceiling Light in Silk and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Idman, flush mount ceiling lamp, model 20423, silk, brass, Finland, 1950s
Flush mount ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman, Finland, during t...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Large Pendants in Opaline Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, opaline glass and metal, Europe, 1960s.
Minimalistic and pristine pendants in opaline glass. Great shade with flattened top and small opening in the bottom. Black coated ...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
$575 / item
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass with Silk Strings
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model T-608, brass, silk string, Europe, 1960s.
This extravagant 'fringe' chandelier is designed by Swedish d...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Brass/Silk - of the Showroom Wiener Werkstätte Wall Light Jugendstil, Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Wall Sconces, Variation of the Wall-Lamp from the Fabric-Showroom of the Wiener Werkstaette. Measures are without tassel. Just with plain-colored fabric.
USA and CAN:
All ele...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
