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.

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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

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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury German VEB Industrial Iron and Aluminium Pendant with Edison Bulb

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

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Brass, Aluminum

1970s Industrial Aluminium Circular Wall Light, Glass Dome and Edison Bulb

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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