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What type of bulb is an Edison bulb?
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Edison bulbs, which is the term that is often shorthand for any kind of antique or vintage light bulb, is a carbon- or early tungsten-filament incandescent lamp. Edison bulbs are also used to describe modern bulbs that mimic the appearance of these early incandescent lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage Edison bulbs on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Midcentury German VEB Industrial Iron and Aluminium Pendant with Edison Bulb
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
30cm
Weight 5kg
Bulb: E27 60w Edison filament
A great solution if you require large feature light
Category
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Industrial Aluminium Circular Wall Light, Glass Dome and Edison Bulb
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A classic maritime Industrial design, this type of aluminium circular bulkhead is found on ships passageways.
Solid cast aluminium construction with tempered glass dome, and fitte...
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1980s Ex British Army Festoon Shade and Copper Cantilever Wall Lamp Edison Bulb
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed army green color shade reclaimed from the British army where they where used as festoon shades in there hundreds.
Loomlight have fabricated a copper and brass cantilev...
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Vintage 1980s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper, Aluminum
1980 British Army Lamp Shade in Red with Copper Cantilever Wall Lamp Edison Bulb
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
diameter: 10cm
Reach from wall: 44cm
Bulb: E26 / E27 100v - 220v Tungsten Filament
Weight: 3.5kg
Origin: UK
Category
Vintage 1980s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Brass
1970's German Brass Wall Lamp with Glass Dome & Isolator Switch IP54 Edison Bulb
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
bulb fitted manufactured by Wiska.
Reclaimed from military vessels mainly marine minesweeper ships
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Pireced Brass Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1520 Pierced brass French flush mount
Wired takes 2 40 watt Edison bulbs
Category
Vintage 1960s Flush Mount
Materials
Brass