Who would have thought that decades after its invention, the good old Edison bulb would be resurrected in a much larger form? Long since overtaken by the more modern LEDs in terms of energy efficiency and luminous duration, the incandescent lamp trend is now on the rise again: this time in the form of light bulb lamps, LED lamps in the shape of light bulbs. The glass bulb, the illuminant, the implied socket: Based on the famous Edison lamp, many lamps in light bulb designs have been created, which are upgraded with modern elements. Rediscover the retro lamps with their famous filaments:
Trending: Using a Large Light Bulb as a Lamp
As Pendant Lamps: Hanging Decorative Light Bulbs Above the Dining Table
With these decorative light bulb pendant lights, the bulb is in the spotlight: they manage completely without a lampshade. But they are anything but boring and monotonous. Manufacturers are always coming up with new ways to vary the designs of light bulbs. With these pendant light bulbs, for example, they play with the way the bulbs are suspended. Loosely dangling on ropes as with the Tjergasst light bulb lamp, rigidly attached to a metal tube as with the Oranjewoud hanging lamp or glass bulbs held by a metal ring as with the Frederiksoord model - the bulbs are creatively staged.
The necessary variation that makes these light bulbs so interesting as a lamp can also be brought into play by the choice of bulb shape. Circular, oval, elongated or candle-shaped: when the bulb is in the spotlight, there is plenty of room for creative lamp designs.
Modern Hanging Lamps: Light Bulbs to be Hung
So that the decorative light bulb design is never boring, many light bulb lamps are supplemented by a kind of lampshade, through which, however, the illuminant is never hidden, but always remains visible. In the case of the Janskloster hanging lamp, the contrast between the round light bulb and the angular frame provides that certain something, while in the case of the "Baudette" and "Edane" light bulb pendant lamps, transparent or slightly tinted lampshades round off the picture. The tinted glass shades provide very special light colours and a harmonious room image.
Depending on the chosen trappings, decorative bulb lamps change their effect. In combination with plain glass shades, they appear elegant; metallic elements give the lighting an industrial charm. versatile as they are, bulb lamps become a popular interior item for vintage and retro style homes, but equally fit into modern lofts with industrial character or classic interiors.
Light Bulbs Table and Bedside Lamps
A central design element of decorative light bulb lamps are the filaments and filament wires. Optionally integrated into the bulb interior or in the lampshade, they provide warm light with a wow effect. The filaments can be as diverse as they are fascinating: You can find sinuous filaments in light bulb lamps as well as curved, spiral or straight ones.
Decorative Light bulb table lamps can be used as decorative lights complementary to the bright basic lighting. Because they are so fashionable right now, you have a choice of countless pretty-looking light bulb table lamps. Whether for indirect lighting on the dresser in the living room, as a small light source on a shelf or as a bedside lamp: the retro light bulb exudes its charm in any room. In many home magazines, you currently discover that the light bulb is used as a bedside lamp. Attached to a loose cable on the wall or as a small table lamp, they give the bedroom a modern character.
Decorative Light Bulb Floor Lamps: the Perfect Mood Lighting.
Here you can see how decorative light bulb floor lamps look in a slightly darkened room. Because they are so plain and simple, they go well with almost any decor. They work well with wooden furniture, but metallic elements also suit them. You don't have to consider matching your wall colour or floor coverings when choosing a lamp if you go with a retro light bulb lamp. - a big advantage if you're willing to experiment when it comes to interior design. We guarantee you: With our lamps featuring decorative light bulbs, decorating is fun!
Retro light bulb by Ingo Maurer
Did you know? In 1879, the light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison. Lighting designer Ingo Maurer expressed his admiration for Edison's revolutionary invention as early as 1966 and completely restaged the famous illuminant. "Ingo Maurer Bulb" is the name of Maurer's light bulb lamp, which found a place in many museums around the world. Now, over 50 years later, light bulb lamps are finally back in fashion.
