Bulbs, Sockets and Care

The bulb

Every socket in this shop is a standard E26 screw base, the common US size. Our Warm Filament Bulb is 4 watts, 350 lumens, 2200K. That color temperature is lower than most household LEDs and reads as candlelight. If you want brighter task light, any frosted LED up to the rating listed on the product page will fit.

Color temperature in plain terms

2200K: candle. 2700K: a classic incandescent. 3000K: a warm office. Above 4000K it turns blue-white. All our integrated LED pieces are 2700K.

Dimming

The Warm Filament Bulb dims on most trailing-edge dimmers. Our rotary cord dimmers are matched to it. Integrated LED pieces dim with their own touch or dial controls and should not be put on a wall dimmer.

Shade sizes

Drum shades are listed by diameter and height. A shade should be about two thirds the height of the base it sits on and wider than the base’s widest point. Spider fitters sit on a harp; clip fitters grip the bulb directly.

Care

Stoneware and enamel: damp cloth. Brass: dry cloth, or polish if unlacquered and you want it bright. Oak: dry cloth, and a thin coat of hardwax oil once a year. Linen and cotton shades: soft brush or lint roller, never water. Paper: dry brush only. Glass: warm water and a lint-free cloth once cool.

Candles

Use lanterns on a heat-safe surface. Let wax cool before wiping. Never leave a flame unattended. LED pillars and tea lights fit every lantern we sell if you would rather skip the flame.

Safety

Do not exceed the bulb rating on the product page. Do not run cords under rugs. Keep paper shades on LED bulbs under 10 watts.