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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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Pair of Gilt Bronze Ginkgo Leaf Table Lamps with Shades
Located in Long Island City, NY
An elegant and highly decorative pair of gilt bronze table lamps modeled as gracefully intertwining ginkgo branches with beautifully sculpted fan-shaped leaves.
Each lamp is masterf...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Large Murano glass Chandelier - 101 turquoise tube glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large turquoise glass tubes which have a slightly textured effect...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Astra Wall Light, Brass, Mid-Century Modern, Norway, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful wall mounted lamp was made in Norway in the 1950s. With its organic look made in brass this piece gives a modern as well as a midcentury look.
Good vintage condition...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Pearlshade Pendant Lights designed by Lars Schioler, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Matched pair of Pearl Shade pendant lights designed by Lars Ejler Schiøler for P.J. Høyrup in the 1950s.
* Pair of pendant lights in plastic with brown top and bottom bands
* Design...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Art Deco Pendant Light, Pressed Molded Glass & Brass, France, 1930
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco pendant light, circa 1930.
Silver-plated brass mount. Electrified, with three E14 sockets.
Opalescent white pressed-molded glass bowl.
Brown patina.
In perfect condition.
T...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lunel Sconces, Arlus Biny Era French Mid-Century Modern Lighting c.1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
This sophisticated pair of wall sconces is a premier example of post-war French lighting design, produced by the renowned manufacturer Lunel circa 1950.
The sconces display a minima...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
