What if you really enjoy the look of these bulbs but want longer-lasting lights? Consider trying LED filament bulbs. Before installing an antique light with a higher wattage, check your fixtureвЂ™s wattage rating to make sure it can handle the additional watts. But remember, these bulbs are for accent lighting, not task lights or to replace overhead lights.

So, when purchasing antique bulbs for your home, be aware that a 60-Watt antique bulb will emit closer to 400 Lumens, whereas a 60-Watt standard A19 incandescent bulb will emit closer to 800 Lumens. You can think of the light from an antique bulb as being similar to the color of a flame, or sunrise/sunset. This is further exacerbated by the amber tint characteristically given to the glass of an antique bulb. Vintage bulbs range between 1800-2400 Kelvin, producing a more orange light as opposed to the soft yellow glow emitted by incandescents. Antique lighting is also typically lower in color temperature than todayвЂ™s incandescents, meaning they are less than 2700 Kelvin, the standard for incandescent lamps. Antique lighting does not have the same level of brightness, or the same Lumens per watt ratio, as standard incandescent lighting. Most people donвЂ™t realize that watts are not the same as Lumens, aka brightness. However, many people donвЂ™t realize that when they choose to use incandescent Edison bulbs in place of regular incandescent bulbs, they are losing some valuable luminosity-the brightness of Edison bulbs is actually lower than standard A19 incandescent lights. Though standard incandescents are being phased out by more energy-efficient lighting such as LEDs, antique lighting is gaining popularity due to its creative vintage style.

TodayвЂ™s standard incandescent light bulbs have a pear shape, an average wattage between 40 and 150 Watts, and typically last around 1000 hours. Before you decide to invest in a few Edison bulbs, you may want to get a better understanding of what youвЂ™re getting for your wattage.

However, in the midst of this new found lighting love, some are becoming disappointed by the amount of brightness emitted from these beautiful bulbs. You can find these cool looking bulbs everywhere, from your favorite restaurant to DIY steampunk lamps and costumes. Antique lights, or Edison Bulbs, have recently become incredibly popular.

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