Lightbulb-Moment Pendant Lights

Vintage-look Edison bulbs are a style statement with serious staying power, so it’s no surprise that light fixtures designed to showcase these bulbs are just as popular.

The bulb Thomas Edison patented in 1880 was a massive improvement on existing bulbs, which burned for just a few hours. While modern Edison-style bulbs are not all that different from his original, today they come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and filament designs.

By today’s standards, Edison’s incandescents are no longer very efficient, though luckily technology is keeping the style alive. LED bulbs that mimic the appearance of tungsten filaments are becoming even more widely available, letting you get the look while saving on your electric bill.

Here, 15 bulb-loving pendants.

GLOBE ELECTRIC
Size: 6 ½”W x 9 ½”H
Highlights: This conical glass-shaded fixture plugs in for easy installation.
Cost: $54; AllModern. Victorian 40W bulb, $17; Barn Light Electric

RAILROADWARE
Size: 3 5⁄8”W x 4”H
Highlights: A recessed LED turns an old insulator into chic task lighting.
Cost: $175, 120V/6W 500L LED bulb included; Railroadware

BARN LIGHT ELECTRIC
Size: 5 1⁄4”W x 9”H
Highlights: A copper-finished socket adds flair to a basic black wire cage.
Cost: $138 Barn Light Electric; Nostalgic 1910 Era 60W bulb, $17 Barn Light Electric

POSSINI EURO DESIGN
Size: 11”W x 8”H
Highlights: A high gloss makes this ample, amber-tinted glass shade especially eye-catching.
Cost: $160, 60W Edison bulb included; Lamps Plus

RAILROADWARE
Size: 4 3⁄8”W x 5 1⁄4”H
Highlights: The shade of this up cycled airport runway beacon has light-diffusing ringed glass.
Cost: $175, 120V/6W 500L LED included; Railroadware

BIRCH LANE
Size: 8 1⁄4”W x 8 ½”H
Highlights: This plug-in sports an adjustable petal cage.
Cost: $52; Birch Lane. Bulb similar to shown: Feit Electric 4.5W LED, $9.46; The Home Depot

BARN LIGHT ELECTRIC
Size: 4”W x 7”H
Highlights: A vintage blue mason jar with a zinc lid becomes a pendant paired with a porcelain socket.
Cost: $194 Barn Light Electric; Nostalgic 40W thread bulb, $13; Barn Light Electric

SHADES OF LIGHT
Size: 6”W x 9 ½”H
Highlights: A smooth crackle-glass shade helps this fixture’s teardrop shape really glisten.
Cost: $79; Shades of Light. 40W gold marble globe bulb, $8; Shades of Light

POTTERY BARN
Size: 8 ½”W x 7 ½”H
Highlights: The thick sisal cord and bronze hardware add heft.
Cost: $111; Pottery Barn. Bulb similar to shown: Feit Electric 4.5W LED, $9.46; The Home Depot

KICHLER
Size: 4 3⁄4”W x 7 3⁄4”H
Highlights: Brushed-nickel hardware and a sleek shade suggest a sophisticated take on the classic jar light.
Cost: $68 Lamps Plus; Tesler 4W LED ST14 bulb, $7.99; Lamps Plus

MERCURY ROW
Size: 7”W x 13”H
Highlights: This warm-gold number would suit mid-century or contemporary decor.
Cost: $100; AllModern. Globe Electric 60W radio tube bulb, $3.97; The Home Depot

SHADES OF LIGHT
Size: 8”W x 11”H
Highlights: A thick glass shade partially wrapped in rope and a dark-bronze socket have rustic appeal.
Cost: $110; Shades of Light. LED 1W Edison bulb, $22; Shades of Light

BARN LIGHT ELECTRIC
Size: 2 1⁄4”W x 4”H
Highlights: The Jadite socket and fabric cord upgrade a bare bulb.
Cost: $140; Barn Light Electric. Globe Electric Crystalina 40W bulb, $9.97; The Home Depot

FRANKLIN IRON WORKS
Size: 5 1⁄4”W x 10”H
Highlights: Seeded glass, oil-rubbed bronze metalwork, and a steel chain give this one a lantern look.
Cost: $180, 60W Edison bulb included; Lamps Plus

WEST ELM
Size: 8”W x 7 ½”H
Highlights: The nickel fixture contrasts nicely with the angular smoked-glass shade.
Cost: $79; West Elm. Globe Electric Chromeo 40W bulb, $4.97; The Home Depot