20 Terms
Contributors in Interior design
Interior design
Standard- or floor-lamp
Art history; General art history
A lamp to be positioned on the floor, the support for which would, therefore, be upwards of 4 feet in height.
Lantern
Art history; General art history
Also known as: lanterne. Normally a small, rectangular, suspended lamp to illuminate a hallway or vestibule.
Illuminated vase
Art history; General art history
An inverted translucent vase-shaped shade, popular in the Art Déco period, usually positioned on top of a pedestal or standard lamp base. Part of the light striking the inside of the vase is ...
Illuminated
Art history; General art history
In the 1920s standard light equipments were frequently replaced by concealed, indirect lighting housed in the framework of the building making such objects as tables, monuments, and fountains look ...
Ceiling-light
Art history; General art history
Also known as plafonnier. A lampshade attached directly to the ceiling. Usually it is more associated with the Art Nouveau and Art Deco lighting.
Night-light
Design; Interior design
Also known as nightlight. A small, decorative bedside lamp, placed for comfort or convenience in dark areas or areas that may become dark at certain times.
Reflecting vase
Design; Interior design
In this instance the vase is made of non-translucent material so that all light is reflected upwards.
