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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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Modernist Pendant Lamp from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and refined pendant lamp having a single Edison bulb attached to a nickeled steel rod and mounting plate.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Czech Bronze and Crystal Beaded Peacock Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
An elaborately made Art Deco Bronze & Bohemian Crystal Peacock Nightstand Lamp, Ca. 1920's. Two Edison bulbs and wired for use
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Patinated Bronze Industrial Sconce from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial and superb quality industrial wall-mounted light fixture in polished patinated bronze having a thick, clear glass cage-encased light diffuser and an Edison bulb.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Wood Handle Cage Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
It’s finished with an antique style Edison bulb and fabric covered wire.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Hardwood
$200 / item
Antique Brass and Wood Tripod Floor Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique wood tripod base w/ adjustable neck / Hand-painted custom shade / Raw brass hardware / Black silk cord / Double pull chain sockets Quantity : (1) Materials : Wood / Brass Col...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century Antique Tripod Floor Lamp with Metal Base and Amber Shade
Located in Hudson, NY
Metal tripod base / Antique Tiffany chains / Amber burlap laminated shade / Twisted black silk cord / Dimmer switch on cord
Quantity : (1)
Materials : Metal / Burlap
Color : Terrac...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
