Yesterday we received this question via twitter from a member at VandM.com. They referenced a NY Times article of 6/7
Are vintage light bulbs on the way out? I'm a fan but I seem to see them everywhere. http//www.nytimes.com/2010/06/08/nyregion/08bulb.html
Yesterday at 12:52pm via twitterfeed.
Are vintage light bulbs on the way out? I'm a fan but I seem to see them everywhere. http//www.nytimes.com/2010/06/08/nyregion/08bulb.html
Yesterday at 12:52pm via twitterfeed.
We answered: We have certainly noticed a drop in popularity of these exposed, energy guzzling, filament bulbs. They seem to be going the way of the Hummer. With the introduction of full-spectrum CFLs, most of the complaints about color distortion from fluorescent bulbs have faded.
What has increased in popularity are the vintage light fixtures with "slip shades". With these antique light fixtures since the bulb is covered, one can use CFLs and still get that nostalgic sense (that only authentic vintage fixtures provide) along with energy savings.
Listen to Your Eyes (and your mother, Earth)
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