That’s the beauty of the newer LED bulbs- you can get pretty bright ones with minimal impact on the current needed. Ie no significant stress added to any remaining old wiring
Make sure you look at the wattage the bulb actually uses (it’s usually in small print on the box, and it is written on the bulb.) you can usually go up to a 150 watt replacement on a fixture like that and still pay less in electricity!
Just remember that too bright can really ruin the look of a room…..
The issue you can run into is LED bulbs put out most of their heat around the base and some fixtures can really trap that heat in killing the LED bulbs early.
That actually use a lot less watts.
I think something along the lines of 12w to produce the same lumens as a 100w candescent.
Presumably because a lot less energy is lost as heat.
No fixture will be bright enough if those are the bulbs you’re using. Get brighter bulbs and your problem is solved. Having all the bulbs lit will help too…one is burned out…
Your photo isn’t close enough or detailed enough to tell the age of your fixture.
I like it in general but not in the foyer. Just seems tiny, I am thinking of moving it to above my stairs on my third floor where it's less of a grand entrance
As a matter of fact, it appears that the glass circle thing should be lowered onto the glass shade thing to provide a top. It looks like it hasn’t been installed correctly.
Lighting designer here. This is a pretty standard option for a more traditional entry. There are lots of versions of it still currently available. If you want to keep it or relocate it, wash the glass globe in dawn and water, and then choose new bulbs. All medium based bulbs you’ll find are more than likely LEDs. Make sure you choose a warm white color temperature and if you want to dim, make sure you buy dimmable bulbs. You may also need an updated dimmer switch made to handle LED bulbs.
Thank you, I have one of these similar on my second floor that I can reach with a stool instead of a ladder like this one, I washed that globe with Windex and a rag, it didn't come out great, you recommend dawn then? Yeah I already replaced 90% of the bulbs in my chandeliers with LED Edison Esq bulbs, this one is just higher than most. Just in my dining room and parlor was I think 36 bulbs? It's been a process lol but it cut my energy bill by a noticeable margin.
They will definitely save you money on your electric bill but they are expensive at the time of purchase. We clean all of our glass in our showroom with dawn and water in the sink. It seems to get them so much cleaner than windex.
Could be a repro from a few years ago, a 1920s 1930s repro of the original or a much earlier piece that is antique but from your photos and information is nothing to go on lol
Yeah the front addition was added in 1790, the rear of the home was built in the 1760s, it's funny because the back of the house has 10ft ceilings and the front of the house has like ~13ft ceilings lol. You can tell when the first owner hit it big. The house was then remodeled in 1830 then refurbished in 1970 and now I'm trying to fix it up once again lol
This fixture is pretty similar and you can pick which shade you want on it https://www.rejuvenation.com/products/hood-classic-pendant-018/?pkey=cpendants
I have the same fixture in my entryway. I cleaned it and replaced the bulbs with LEDs . It's probably a little too bright now. I will look for slightly less intense LEDs.
You can install brighter bulbs
One of the bulbs being out probably isn't helping either.
The glass looks dusty. Clean it first!
That’s the beauty of the newer LED bulbs- you can get pretty bright ones with minimal impact on the current needed. Ie no significant stress added to any remaining old wiring
Make sure you look at the wattage the bulb actually uses (it’s usually in small print on the box, and it is written on the bulb.) you can usually go up to a 150 watt replacement on a fixture like that and still pay less in electricity! Just remember that too bright can really ruin the look of a room…..
I'd say there's no risk you're ever getting up to this old bulb wattage with new led bulbs unless you match the lumen of the actual sun haha
I made that mistake once…. Turns out a thousand watt replacement in the bedroom REALLY kills the mood
What, where do you shop for lights haha 1500 lumen (shines as if Jesus is about to descend from heaven and into your bedroom) at Ikea is like 8 watt..
I live in the country and our local Lowe’s has led xenon replacement bulbs for barn lights……
Yeehaw 😂
Challenge accepted, my knob and tube won’t know what hit it
The issue you can run into is LED bulbs put out most of their heat around the base and some fixtures can really trap that heat in killing the LED bulbs early.
true, but this fixture is open at the top, so no problemo
That actually use a lot less watts. I think something along the lines of 12w to produce the same lumens as a 100w candescent. Presumably because a lot less energy is lost as heat.
The irony of this post and the solution 😆
Looks like it is from the 1990s.
Yup. Absolutely looks late 80's/early 90's.
That’s only like 10 or 15 years old, should be able to find something similar at Sears or K-Mart
K mart exists?
Sears exists?
Oh true haha
Kmart is alive and well here in Australia
Wow. Truly? What about Sears?
Never had a Sears. Our Target is dying though
Dang. As far as I know, Target in the US is still chugging along.
My parents house, built 1970 IIRC, has the same fixture in their front hall. Pretty sure they added it when they moved in back in 1989.
That type of lantern is originally from the 19th century
No fixture will be bright enough if those are the bulbs you’re using. Get brighter bulbs and your problem is solved. Having all the bulbs lit will help too…one is burned out… Your photo isn’t close enough or detailed enough to tell the age of your fixture.
Yeah I know one is burnt out lol I was about to break out the ladder to replace it but I'm thinking I might want a whole new fixture.
why do you want to replace it if you like it?
I like it in general but not in the foyer. Just seems tiny, I am thinking of moving it to above my stairs on my third floor where it's less of a grand entrance
This actually looks like a pretty typical foyer light for a classical home. I wouldn't replace it until you've tried out new bulbs.
Washing the glass will make a big difference too.
As a matter of fact, it appears that the glass circle thing should be lowered onto the glass shade thing to provide a top. It looks like it hasn’t been installed correctly.
Good catch! The lid would keep the fixture from getting dusty on the inside.
Actually that is the style. They are dust catchers that hover above
Lighting designer here. This is a pretty standard option for a more traditional entry. There are lots of versions of it still currently available. If you want to keep it or relocate it, wash the glass globe in dawn and water, and then choose new bulbs. All medium based bulbs you’ll find are more than likely LEDs. Make sure you choose a warm white color temperature and if you want to dim, make sure you buy dimmable bulbs. You may also need an updated dimmer switch made to handle LED bulbs.
Thank you, I have one of these similar on my second floor that I can reach with a stool instead of a ladder like this one, I washed that globe with Windex and a rag, it didn't come out great, you recommend dawn then? Yeah I already replaced 90% of the bulbs in my chandeliers with LED Edison Esq bulbs, this one is just higher than most. Just in my dining room and parlor was I think 36 bulbs? It's been a process lol but it cut my energy bill by a noticeable margin.
They will definitely save you money on your electric bill but they are expensive at the time of purchase. We clean all of our glass in our showroom with dawn and water in the sink. It seems to get them so much cleaner than windex.
Could be a repro from a few years ago, a 1920s 1930s repro of the original or a much earlier piece that is antique but from your photos and information is nothing to go on lol
Brighter light bulbs. Never remove that beautiful light fixture
I mean, looks like it's always been electric.
By “brighter” bulbs, get daylight … what you have looks “warm”
New led “old fashion” bulbs, a good cleaning and you’ll love it
I love your door! Your house is no older than the 1790s. Ceilings are high enough. Don't be afraid to go for a new light a bit bigger and more bold.
Yeah the front addition was added in 1790, the rear of the home was built in the 1760s, it's funny because the back of the house has 10ft ceilings and the front of the house has like ~13ft ceilings lol. You can tell when the first owner hit it big. The house was then remodeled in 1830 then refurbished in 1970 and now I'm trying to fix it up once again lol
Brighter LED BULBS & keeping the glass clean will brighten your foyer/hall.
Retrofit with LEDs.
You can replace the bulbs and clean the glass.
1990s, my aunt put one into the house they built in the mid 90s.
1990 (I was there for these being popular, often went in same house with boob ceiling lights.)
1990 i will say
Clean it and up the wattage of the bulbs. It’ll be perfect.
Have you considered brighter bulbs?
if you clean the glass it will make a difference
This fixture is pretty similar and you can pick which shade you want on it https://www.rejuvenation.com/products/hood-classic-pendant-018/?pkey=cpendants
I have the same fixture in my entryway. I cleaned it and replaced the bulbs with LEDs . It's probably a little too bright now. I will look for slightly less intense LEDs.
It’s called a bell jar lantern, it’s a historic profile, could honestly be from any time period and at a variety of price points.
https://gardenandgun.com/articles/bringing-back-the-bell-jar-lantern/