Why are long chain plug in pendant light fixtures called “swag” lamps? « on: January 27, 2024, 01:45:45 PM » Author: WorldwideHIDCollectorUSA
Why are the plug-in long chain pendant light fixtures that were popular in the 1960s and 1970s in North American homes often referred to as “swag” lamps?
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	Re: Why are long chain plug in pendant light fixtures called “swag” lamps? « Reply #1 on: January 27, 2024, 06:52:00 PM » Author: Patrick
The dictionary can help answer this one.  One definition of "swag" is "a decorative strip or chain hanging in a curve between two points."
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