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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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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
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, designed by Angelo Lelli for the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp feat...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Materials
Metal
Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant pendant lamp was designed by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler in the 1950s. The piece features a spherical shade crafted from opal glass with a subtle vertical ribbe...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
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
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Brass
Leune French Art Deco Chandelier 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Chandelier by Maison Leune, Paris, 1920s — Bronze & Granite Glass.
A rare and elegant French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Maison Leune, crafted in the 1920s at th...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
