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A compact fluorescent that's as beautiful as it is energy-efficient. We, and others, have been very taken with the industrial style. Many of our lighting options were made to show the bulb, and it's exciting to have such an artful bulb to show -- especially since it's five times as efficient as an incandescent.

Ultimately, don't fear the bulb ban! When incandescent bulbs were invented over a hundred years ago, overconsumption of energy wasn't on anyone's mind. Nowadays it's not only best for the planet, but best for your wallet. (We saved roughly $1,000 a month in energy costs after switching the lightbulbs in our Portland store to CFLs!) Think about your lighting needs, pick a smart alternative, and you'll be juuuuuust fine.

Holophane is one of the one of the oldest manufactures of lighting in the world. Founded in London in 1898, they used the joys of science and mathematics to direct and amplify what little light carbon filament bulbs put out. These beauties were crafted out of borosilicate glass, a tough hardworking medium used in everything from cookware to telescopes optics.

From Steampunk and Edison bulbs to hot new restaurants and trendy stores making chandeliers out of “barn door trolleys” (those are actually hay bale trolleys, for those who appreciate authenticity), it is hard to miss the rising popularity of Industrial Lighting.  So, what does “Industrial Lighting” mean from a lighting historian’s point of view? While [...]

A friend of mine was looking through the online archives of the Library of Congress and forwarded this handsomely designed poster with a message of conservation…  from 1917. I love the look of the pullchain socket (just like the one found on our Mock’s Crest fixture) and the iconic tip of that old style bulb. You [...]

Using the right bulb can be as dramatic as the difference between lightning and a lightning bug!