Edison & Vintage-Style LED Bulbs
Edison and vintage-style LED bulbs are a popular subset of filament LED bulbs, inspired by the original incandescent lamps developed in the early days of electric lighting. These bulbs feature visible glowing filaments, amber or clear glass, and distinctive shapes such as ST19, ST64, and globe styles that instantly add character to any space. Edison-style LED bulbs are commonly used in pendant lights, chandeliers, sconces, and open fixtures where the bulb itself becomes part of the design. By combining the nostalgic appearance of vintage incandescent bulbs with modern LED efficiency, Edison LED bulbs deliver warm ambiance, reduced energy consumption, and a much longer lifespan—making them ideal for restaurants, cafés, retail displays, hospitality spaces, and residential interiors seeking a classic, timeless look without the high energy costs of traditional incandescent lighting.
What Is an LED Filament Light Bulb?
LED filament bulbs are designed to look almost identical to traditional incandescent bulbs. Instead of flat LED chips, they use extremely small LED emitters arranged in a linear filament shape. These filaments are powered through a glass-insulated circuit similar to the internal structure of classic incandescent bulbs.
The result is a bulb that not only performs like an LED but also looks and feels like a traditional incandescent when illuminated. From the glow to the light distribution, LED filament bulbs closely replicate the familiar warmth of vintage lighting.
Vintage Look with Modern Performance
One of the biggest advantages of LED filament bulbs is their versatility in design. They are available in many of the same shapes and sizes as incandescent bulbs, including popular Edison-style formats. Many models feature ultra-warm color temperatures around 2200K or amber-coated glass, delivering the authentic vintage look associated with classic Edison or Marconi bulbs.
Because of their aesthetic appeal, LED filament bulbs are especially popular in restaurants, cafés, boutique retail spaces, hotels, and homes where decorative fixtures are meant to be seen rather than hidden.
Energy Efficiency and Lifespan
Although LED filament bulbs typically have a slightly shorter lifespan than standard LED bulbs, they still far outperform traditional incandescent technology. Most filament LED bulbs are rated between 15,000 and 40,000 hours, compared to just 500 to 1,000 hours for incandescent bulbs.
They are also highly energy efficient. A typical 60-watt incandescent equivalent LED filament bulb usually consumes only 7 to 10 watts of power, delivering significant energy savings without sacrificing appearance or light quality.
A Perfect Blend of Past and Present
LED filament bulbs represent a modern reinterpretation of classic lighting design. They offer the timeless look of incandescent bulbs with the efficiency, lower energy consumption, and longer lifespan of LED technology.
If you’re struggling to find an energy-saving bulb that complements a decorative fixture or vintage-style space, LED filament bulbs may be the perfect solution—proving that sometimes the future of lighting is inspired by the past.Shop Now!