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Why is it called festoon lighting?
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The story of why it is called festoon lighting begins with the history of this type of fixture. Festoon originates from the Latin word for a feast, festun. The ancient Romans and Greeks once decorated for large feasts by hanging garlands above the tables. Once in place, these swags of greenery and flowers formed visually appealing curves. Festoon lighting has a similar curved effect when attached to a wall or a ceiling at various points. You may also see festoon lighting referred to as string lights, fairy lights or party lights. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of lighting from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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4 MID-CENTURY-MODERN Wall APPLIQUES by JACQUES BINY ed. LUMINALITE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 4 beautiful and highly decorative Mid-Century-Modern orientable wall sconces, in the style of an iconic model by Pierre Guariche, attributed to Jacques Biny, produced by Lum...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Pair of Vintage Gold-Plated "Palwa" Crystal Flower Sconces
By Palwa
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of Palwa Gold-Plated Crystal Flower Wall Sconces, Germany, 1970s
Elegant pair of vintage wall sconces by Palwa (Palme & Walter), crafted in Germany in the 1970s. Each sconce fe...
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Chandelier by Winkelman & van der Bijl, c. 1925
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare Amsterdam School chandelier with a hand-forged iron frame, stained and opaline glass crown, and a pleated silk volant finished with tiny wooden beads.
At 140 cm (55”) tall and...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Mid-Century Modern German Hollywood Regency Style Brass Table Lamps Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive table lamps from renowned manufacturer Goldkant. Particularly rare as a set.
The lamps impress with their ornamental design and high-quality materials. The segmented base...
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Cream Opaline Glass & Brass Pendants, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These ceiling fixtures were designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s.
The lights feature elegant domed cream colored opaline glass shades suspended from slender polished b...
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 pink etched glass tubes
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports pink etched glass tubes in a star shape.
Weight about 60 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
