Tag Archive: Incandescent

Edison and The Filament Bulb

“Hell there are no rules…. we’re trying to accomplish something!”

-Thomas Alva Edison

Filamen Bulb Pendants with Edison Filament Bulbs

Filaments of the bulbs used in Niche Modern Pendants

A moment for the father of the Incandescent Filament Bulb

Enter Edison, no Swan…

Turns out Edison isn’t the guy. Joseph Swan was the actual inventor behind the filament bulb. Edison modified it to make it more efficient and reliable… that still makes him a smart guy.

Google Banner for Thomas Alva Edison on February 11 2011

Google Banner featuring Thomas Alva Edison's Filament Bulb



And you can’t knock Google. They hit it on the head, once again. Click through the .gif straight into a world looking at Edison’s work and take a peak at how our world views him, a world constantly in his light.

An interesting perspective, regarding Swanhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/2011/feb/11/thomas-edison-google-doodle

Some other resources:

http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/inventor/edison.html

http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96feb/edison.html

http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bledison.htm

Happy 164th fine sir! We appreciate the effort.

Niche Modern featured in a Zero Energy House in Truro, Massachusetts

Project Details

Project: Truro Residence
Location: Truro, Massachusetts
Architect: ZeroEnergy Design
Reference: Design New England, (more info…)
Niche Products Used: Pharos Modern Pendant Light

Niche Modern Pharos Pendant Lights featured in the dining area

Niche Modern – Video of the Week

Check out our new video for our Sapphire Modern Pendant Lighting Preview:

Featuring Niche Modern Pack Modern Pendant Light Series

Ubuntu Restauraunt – Modern Lighting in Napa

Project Details

Project: Ubuntu Restaurant
Location: Napa Valley, California
Architect: Apparatus Architecture
Reference: Contemporist
Niche Products Used: Pharos Modern Pendant Light

Pharos Modern Pendant Lighting

Ubuntu Restaurant

Pharos Modern Lighting featured in Ubuntu Restaurant

Ubuntu Restaurant

Pharos Modern Lighting featured in Ubuntu Restaurant

Ubuntu Restaurant

Pharos Modern Lighting featured in Ubuntu Restaurant

Amber Pendant Lights – Video of the Week

Check out our new video for our Amber Modern Pendant Lighting Preview:

Featuring Niche Modern Pack Modern Pendant Light Series

Sunken Treasures – Niche Modern Lighting in Hollywood

We recently discovered a now forgotten GOLD MINE of Niche Modern pendant lights. The location was underneath the vaulted ceiling of the main dining room at the old Hollywood Athletic Club, last open to the public under the name “Citrus at Social,” in Downtown Los Angeles. The room was a perfect home for our Terra and Binary pendants.


You can view the source of our excitement below:
Featuring Niche Modern Terra and Binary Pendant Lights

Or take a gander:



Before:

Dining Room before Citrus at Social

Dining Room before Citrus at Social





Dining Room before Citrus at Social

Dining Room before Citrus at Social





And after:
Niche Modern Terra and Binary Pendant Lights

Niche Modern Terra and Binary Pendant Lights in the old Citrus at Social





Niche Modern Terra and Binary Pendant Lights

Niche Modern Terra and Binary Pendant Lights at the old Citrus at Social

Light Bulbs FAQ

If your question is not listed below or in any of the other categories, please try the SEARCH box at the top of the site with a few keywords relating to your question and most likely you can find something similar in the search results.

What kind of bulbs are used?

All of the bulbs for the Silica Series use specialty incandescent bulbs.

These are the same format as a normal bulb socket, but the shape of the bulbs are unique and rather than being a frosted bulb, the glass is clear so that the filaments are visible.

The bulbs we use with our fixtures play a huge role in the design and integrity of each piece. They range in wattage and longevity.

We stock the bulbs for easy re-order and each of our lights is sold with a bulb included.

How many watts are the bulbs?

The bulbs vary in wattage depending on the design.

The following fixtures use 75W bulbs:
Pharos
Pod
Stamen
Bell Jar
Bella

The Solitaire uses a 40W Edison bulb.

The Terra uses a total of four 15W bulbs that amount to 60W.

The Aurora uses either a 20W or a 40W bulb.

Where do I get replacement bulbs?

Niche Modern sells replacement bulbs as a courtesy to our customers. Please email us which bulb you need to replace.

We do not currently sell bulbs separately to non-customers. Please have your original order # or the name under which your order was placed when requesting replacement bulbs.

Most of the bulbs can be sourced through larger bulb suppliers, although you may pay a premium for smaller quantities, so be sure to check with us first.

How long do the bulbs last?

Most of the bulbs are rated between 2000 – 3000 hours (your mileage may vary).

While some of the bulbs are quite durable and resilient, the tubular filament bulbs are fragile and do need to be handled with care.

See this article on the latest about the false economy of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL).

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