What are retro and vintage LED bulbs

What are retro and vintage LED bulbs

L ' LED lighting is a constantly changing world, looking for something new to satisfy the tastes and needs of customers. However, there are models that have always been in fashion, even over the years. Retro and vintage lighting is an example. But exactly what the retro and vintage styles consist of? Retro products have the features of the versions they replace, but integrate the most advanced lighting technologies. Thus, they combine the appearance and design of old lamps with the energy and light efficiency of the latest LED technologies. Vintage products, on the other hand, consist of lighting items that were purchased in the past. The vintage style, therefore, refers to the era in which they were used.

All vintage products are retro, but it is not possible to say the opposite.

What are LED retro light bulbs?

The retro bulbs LED are modern LED products that have the design of an incandescent bulb. Until a few years ago, LED items looked negligible. The main reason was the flat shape of the microchips which offered reduced flexibility in terms of use. Over the years, however, world producers conducted various researches aimed at expanding the versatility of microchips, which led to the birth of the LED filament. This technology allows the LEDs to be arranged vertically inside a light bulb. In this way, it was possible to reproduce the design of an incandescent bulb but with the efficiency and performance of an LED bulb.

Are retro LED lamps dimmable?

The term retro does not provide any information regarding the dimming ability of the illuminating product. Therefore, when buying LED bulbs, always check that the light intensity is adjustable. Furthermore, many LED models nowadays only work with specific dimmers. This means that not all dimmable bulbs will be able to be adjusted with a dimmer already in possession. Various versions are available on the market, some at a low price and low quality. Unfortunately, not all of them could be allowed by the manufacturer and therefore, could be incompatible.

Always pay attention to the label of lighting products. Those with the wording "dimmer switch" can be dimmed with absolute certainty. In case it is not reported, the luminous intensity of the product cannot be adjusted.

With the retro LED lamps of Philips and Osram it is also possible to change the color temperature with DimTone and GlowDim :

Where are retro LED bulbs used?

Retro LED bulbs have different sizes and shapes, such as incandescent ones. These are available with classic attachments (E14, E27, and B22 ). The LED solutions are also available in very warm color temperatures (2200 Kelvin) and with a glass coating to give an even more vintage look, just like the original Edison bulbs with the internal filament. These bulbs are ideal to be applied at home but also in restaurants, bars, and shops to illuminate, decorate the environment and at the same time create a welcoming atmosphere. Click here for more information.

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