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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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Original Caprani Pendant Lights, 1980s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Original Caprani Pendant Lights made by Mads Caprani in the 1970s. A rare set for a beautiful place.
* Set (2) of beech wood veneer pendant lights with off-white pleated-shades.
* ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,553 / set
Amethyst Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 Italian amethyst "jellyfish" light fixture with 2 candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Present drop: 9"
Diameter: 10.5"
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Gino Sarfatti table lamp for Arteluce from the middle of the last century.
Located in Palermo, IT
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 'mappamondo' 1966 circa...
Height 60 cm.
Width 40 cm.
The lamp features a modern, sculptural design, its main feature being a spherical light diffuser in a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
BSO35 Semi Flushmount By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Elegant form semi flushmount with rock crystal panel,antique brass finish.
Four E26 socket installed.240w total.
Created by Phoenix.weight approximately 130 Lb
Custom size and meta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Flush Mount
Materials
Rock Crystal
Koch Lowy OMI Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy, OMI
Located in New York, NY
Koch Lowy Brass and Marble Floor Lamp. Adjustable Floor lamp by Koch Lowy OMI. Sleek brass pole with cylindrical brass canister shade set on Italian Carrara marble cube. Canister ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
$1,200
Shroom Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Shroom Rattan Table Lamps
Exclusively designed and crafted by Rattanology—a brand celebrated for its artisanal rattan and bamboo creations.
The Shroom Rattan Table Lamp...
Category
2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
$2,088 / set