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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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Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Refined pair of Italian wall lights from the 1950s, characterized by a sculptural and well-balanced composition.
Each sconce features a central vertical brass stem intersected by a ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Exceptionally Large Mid-Century Modern Tiered Glass Chandeliers 220 cm/86 in
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandeliers, glass, brass, Europe, 1960s
These chandeliers carry the unmistakable presence of mid-century modern design, where grandeur and discipline meet in perfect balance. Their...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Pair of '9405' Wall Lights in Brass and Glass
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, pair of wall lights, model ‘9405’, brass, glass, Finland, 1940s
Paavo Tynell was a pioneering Finnish designer who helped shape early 20th-century lighti...
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Organic Wall Light Etna, Bronze Plaster, White Lampshade, Handmade by Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Organic forms and natural motifs. The Etna Wall Light is individually hammered and hand formed. Each piece has been skillfully finished to resemble the texture of tree bark. Availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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French Art Deco Conchiglie Wall Lamp, 1920s
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Very rare ceiling lamp from the late 1920s - made in France.
4 solid amber colored glasses. Mount made of chrome-plated aluminum.
The corresponding wall lamps are part of the permane...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
