The Edison Light Bulb
The Edison Light Bulb
Although around since the turn of the 20th century, Edison light bulbs have only recently made their way into the design industry, taking a front seat in modern design styles. Known across the board for their “vintage” appearances as well as their unique pear-shaped bulb and clean, clear glass envelope, these bulbs are sought out by many customers aiming to create a retro lighting environment in a contemporary design. And with the numerous advances made to the bulb design itself, making the bulb more energy efficient and safe, Edison bulbs are being incorporated heavily into light fixtures from some of our most notable product manufacturers.
Read on below to see some of our favorite lighting picks that pair well with the Edison bulb that you can have in your own home and why we love them so much.
This stunning chandelier by Arteriors Home captured our attention at one of the High Point markets. Hang like they did here over a farmhouse style dining room table or use as an entry way statement piece or above a large kitchen island. Made of wood with grey and rust finishes, the Geoffrey Chandelier fits both a modern or rustic design style and would suit a mountain or farmhouse inspired home with large windows and tall ceilings.
This Hadley lamp from Uttermost has an old industrial look, perfect for the addition of a vintage Edison bulb. With hammered textures, iron and rust finishes and a large glass hurricane, this table lamp would sit beautifully on a buffet or entry way console table and would work well in both a modern or rustic design style.
Another of our favorites from Uttermost, this Cervino Accent Lamp screams drama. With the chunky block foot, theatrically arched arm and an amber glass shade, this pick would fit best in a more contemporary design style. We would love it paired next to a cement top console table and rich brown leather chairs in an office, library or studio.
This darling hanging lamp from Light & Living has been one of our favorites since it was first debuted. With a round glass bulb and cork texture lighting fixture, a pair of these lamps would be an impeccable addition to a foyer or over a large bright kitchen island. Perfect in an airy room design complement to white walls shown here or with pale blues and greens for a more lake house effect, this top pick would bring a hint of subtle class to any room.
Black, bold and brilliant, this hanging wired lamp from Light & Living is a statement piece best complemented for a modern day or minimalism design. Pair it with contemporary clean line furniture like they did here or with big, chunky styles for a more comfortable atmosphere. We would recommend hanging this in a room mixed with wood textures and deep brown colors or in a more classic black and white setting for the lighting fixture to really stand out.
Last but not least, this table lamp from Light & Living has a timeless beauty about it. Perfect as a buffet or console table piece, this unique rhombus shaped lamp will be a conversation starter and an easy addition to any room design. With the glass lantern and bronze metal, we would love to see this in a more rustic or mountain inspired setting next to some game trophies and coffee table books.
To see more lighting fixtures that pair wonderfully with the Edison bulb, visit our downtown Kalispell design showroom or the websites of our vendors. If anything catches your eye, we’d love to help you pair it in your home design.
To learn more about interior lighting, read our posts “Lighting Basics – The Three Main Types” or “Interior Lighting” from our blog. And, to see one of our favorite lighting fixtures of all time that uses clear glass bulbs similar to the Edison bulb, see our “Lighting the Way – Rail Tie Fixtures” post from last year.