Edison Light bulbs; simply gorgeous bright ember filaments encapsulated in crystal clear or gold tinted glass, are a thing of sheer beauty. Nostalgic yet ultra modern Edison Light Bulbs are stealing the lime light in hospitality applications! It’s no wonder that the bare bulb revolution has taken the spotlight, it affords a great deal of variations making each installation a unique visual treat. They are super low LED wattage too. For those looking to replicate the look in domestic homes there are huge benefits of using LED light bulbs. The energy saving aspect is one thing but the ambient warmth of the vintage style bathes a room in the old school charm to elevate the humblest of homes, but there are a few pitfalls to be aware of.
How much light does this style of light bulb provide? Can they be used in a bathroom? Here at Designer Lighting Company we are specialist lighting suppliers we’ll help sheds some light on the subject answering your questions simply and concisely.
Our detailed buyers guide has been prepared to assist those shopping for Edison Lamps. Make the right choice. These replica bulbs are an investment buy and worthy of a little research before committing to buy.
The guide covers various the styles shapes and sizes on offer paying particular attention to the pitfalls to avoid and dispelling some of the myths of lamp life, lumen outputs and more.
1. Edison Light Bulb overview of shaped bulbs on offer
2. Size Guide, size matters looks can be deceptive some Edison bulbs are very large
3. Filament shapes, what’s the difference are there benefits
4. The electric socket, caps and restrictions
5. Lighting Values and Measurements.
Firstly, we’ll look at what you could create with a little more knowledge about Edison light bulbs. Be inspired, take a look at some of the examples of Edison lights used to great effect. Let our expert tips and insights show you how to use bare bulbs in every room of your home. You could be installing a eye popping lighting scheme using only bare bulbs like a professional designer before too long.
Suitably inspired? Why not emulate some of the aesthetics and incorporate the new old-style bulbs in your own decor?
If you are ready to bare all and go for the exposed light bulbs look, follow the simple buyers guide tips below and be well on your way to true enlightenment. Can I say “literally” here?!
The definitive guide to Vintage style LED Edison Light Bulbs
The Bare Facts about Edison Light Bulbs there’s plenty of myths and confusion around this style of lamp. Allegedly Thomas Edison an American inventor invented the light bulb. That’s not intact true. Whilst Thomas Edison did patent it, it was not actually his invention. Humphry Davy a Cornish man had worked on this some 75 years prior to Edison. Davy used a thin strip of platinum which has a high melting point this burned bright and produced incandescent light. Thomas Edison experiments and subsequent patent was for a carbon filament which burnt for longer. The Edison bulb was more commercial. Carbon filaments improved, originally comparatively basic by today’s standards but no-one could have imaged the developments for filament style bulbs. Thomas Edison has certainly left a legacy his name is inexplicably linked to lighting. Today’s LED filament or Edison bulbs are as ground breaking as the tungsten filament of a bygone time. Now you can have a similar look incorporating the latest lighting source LED.
Edison Light Bulb overview of shaped bulbs on offer
Sizes Guides
From small pretty twinkle bulbs to the gargantuan mega sized bulbs and at almost a foot long the ‘mahousive’ collection can dazzle and bemuse; our aim is to help you avoid the pitfalls and dispelled some of the myths. Large size light bulbs don’t provide more light simply greater impact with a space. For the brightest bulbs you need to look at lumens explained further below.
The Edison bulbs are made new and suited to today’s demands for efficient but beautiful lights our capsule collection of decorative Edison lamps is truly mesmerising! If you are already switched on and a glow with excitement about Edison lamps here’s the collection in full.
Aside from the bountiful array of shapes and sizes on offer the level of light you’ll get is important too. See the Lumen guide below.
Filament Shapes
The shape of the glowing filament has little or no bearing on the light produced the design is a decorative effect. Look for high lumen levels if you wish for brighter lights and lower lumens to create ambient mood lighting. Some lamps are capable of dimming and others are very low light level and watts these styles are not suited to dimming. There are some dimmable versions and we indicate this in each product description. It must be said that dimming is only possible with a suitable dimmer switch, not all dimmers are for LED. If in any doubt we’d suggest speaking to your electrical contractor.
The Electric socket or cap
Not all lights fit all fitting there are E27, these are standard size screw in bulbs. E14 is a narrow screw in bulb. The ‘E’ stands for Edison and the numbers refer to the screw cap diameter it’s a cross section not a measure of the circumference. There are also very large speciality E40 which are not too common in the UK these can be sourced for you however as this type of UK lamp fitting is very rare they are not held in stock, but do request these should you need them and we’ll be happy to assist you in finding a suitable large decorative light bulb.
The E27 cap bulbs are prevalent throughout Europe and this size bulb fits the majority of European style lights.
In the UK we also have a bayonet cap style electrical light socket or lamp holder again represented by alpha numerical codes B27 is a standard bayonet cap. The sort you push in and give a little turn to placate the bayonet lugs into the corresponding cut out on the lamp holder. B14 is the narrow or small bayonet cap often referred to as BC.
BC decorative filament bulbs are rarer than the Screw in types as the market for selling them is smaller it’s only us Brits that have BC lamps. We are proud to offer a small selection of highly prized Vintage style bulbs especially for the UK market.
Lumen Guide
To sum up
Vintage style filament or Edison light bulbs are very easy to install. They used to be nick named fit and forget because they last such a long time, years and year. They are very low energy, so won’t cost very much to power. They are expensive but worth it, as they are very large impressive pieces they shine out style. You’ve heard of the phrase ‘if you’ve got it flaunt it!’ why cover up the bulbs when they look this good?!
Displaying your light bulb to best effect means you can leave them un covered. The whole point is to enjoy the beauty you can hang bulbs from a simple cord and lamp holder set. Alternatively vintage glass lanterns, glass box pendant or cluster lights bring a reflective quality that enhances this style of lamp. The effect of seeing the same filament reflected is a delight the whip of light seems as playful as a candle flame or a real flame fire, it really does draw you in.
Here’s a few well-chosen light fittings to showcase your precious light bulbs.
Top tip if you have a light fitting such as the saddler or any cluster lights why not break from tradition and mix up the bulb styles. Be fabulously unique, create something wonderful.
The once easy task of buying a light bulb for your light has become more of a choice that ever before. The ensemble of vintage style light bulbs is awe-inspiring, even used singularly the effect is impressive. When multiple light bulbs are used the effect is that of sheer wonderment, but for those investing you’ll need to ensure you are buying the right bulb; talk to us if you need help and that is will produce that magical effect, a thousand fireflies couldn’t compare.
If you use any of the lights we sell in your home we’d love to see the results, and we are happy to feature great images in our magazine – show off your style and send us your snaps!
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