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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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Edward Hald for Orrefors Chandelier in Brass and Glass
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Hald for Orrefors chandelier, 'HD 8532', Sweden, 1940s
Elegant chandelier designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors in the 1940s. Model HD 8532 features a finely crafted glass sha...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Rare Chandeliers in Brass and Off-White Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann-Orno, chandeliers, brass, fabric, lacquered steel and aluminum, Finland, 1950s
Lisa Johansson-Pape’s suspended luminaires reflect her commitment to...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
French “Clichy” Pink Reeded Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 0.90 kg / 2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Studio A.R.D.I.T.I. for Nucleo Sormani 'Prismar' Table Lamps in Mirrored Glass
By Nucleo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio A.R.D.I.T.I for Nucleo Sormani, pair of 'Prismar' table lamps, semi-transparent mirrored glass, lacquered steel, chromed metal, Italy, 1972
Designed in 1972 by the Florentin...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Murano chandelier multicolor triedri - 107 prism - Mariangela model
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 107 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple, green, yellow and pink.
P...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Pair of Swedish 1950s Monumental Brass Pendant Lamps
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of Large Pendant Lamps, brass, frosted glass, Sweden, 1950s
This rare pair of ceiling lamps was produced in Sweden during the 1950s and beautifully reflects the sculptural char...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
