Vintage filament globes are the one globe category where the aesthetic and the performance reinforce each other completely. The exposed LED filament glowing amber through clear glass produces the warmest, most atmospheric quality of light in the Dulora range, and at CRI 90 to 97+, rendering warm amber tones, textiles, and skin with an accuracy that standard CRI 80 globes cannot match that warmth is accurate and genuine rather than flat. Dulora's vintage globe range covers ST64 filament globes, G95 and G125 round filament globes, retro globes in specialty filament forms, and Edison style LED globes across E27 and B22 bases in Extra Warm 2200K and Warm White 2700K. Industrial globes and vintage style lights in the range suit pendant fittings, floor lamps, and statement feature positions in residential and commercial hospitality spaces. For inspiration on using vintage and filament globes to create a considered atmospheric interior, see Illuminate Your Space: 7 Creative Ways to Achieve a Vintage Ambience. Browse Edison LED Bulbs and Globe Dimmable LED Light Bulbs for the full filament and round globe range. Pair with a quality LED Light Dimmer Switch for complete atmospheric control. Trusted by Australian homes since 2010 and backed by Backed by over 2,200 verified customer reviews. SAA certified with a three-year warranty.
Vintage Globes: The Filament LED That Changed How Australians Think About Light
There is a reason vintage filament globes became one of the most significant lighting trends of the last decade and have shown no sign of fading. The exposed filament inside a clear glass envelope produces a quality of light that no other globe form replicates: warmly, visually interesting, and atmospherically rich in a way that a frosted GLS globe simply cannot be.
What makes a vintage filament globe different
A vintage filament globe is characterised by its visible LED filament, visible through the clear glass envelope and glowing amber or warm gold depending on the colour temperature. The filament is the light source, the aesthetic element, and the design statement simultaneously. In an open pendant fitting, a wire cage, or a floor lamp, the visible filament contributes to the character of the fitting as much as the light it produces.
Dulora's vintage globe range is available in Extra Warm 2200K and Warm White 2700K with CRI 95 to 97+ rendering. At 2200K, the amber warmth of the filament glow is deepest and closest to the quality of light that made original incandescent filament globes so enduringly popular. For ideas on how to use vintage and filament globes to create atmosphere across different rooms and fittings, see Illuminate Your Space: 7 Creative Ways to Achieve a Vintage Ambience.
ST64, G95, G125: choosing the right vintage globe form
The ST64 is the standard teardrop-shaped filament globe, approximately 64mm at its widest point, and the most versatile vintage globe form available. It suits pendant fittings, floor lamps, table lamps, and cage-style ceiling roses across both residential and commercial hospitality applications. The ST64 is the correct choice when a vintage globe is needed and the fitting does not have a specific size requirement.
The G95 round filament globe is 95mm in diameter and produces a more dramatic, spherical silhouette suited to larger pendant fittings and high-ceilinged spaces. The G125 is 125mm and is the most visually dominant vintage globe form, suited to oversized pendants and spaces where the globe is a deliberate focal point. Browse the full range at Edison LED Bulbs and Globe Dimmable LED Light Bulbs.
Vintage globes in commercial hospitality
The vintage filament globe is one of the most commonly specified globes in Australian cafe, bar, and restaurant fit-outs. The warm amber light and visible filament create an atmosphere of warmth and character that suits hospitality environments from industrial warehouse-style venues to contemporary neighbourhood restaurants. At CRI 95 to 97+, the quality of light on food, surfaces, and skin is truly excellent, making vintage globes a performance choice as much as an aesthetic one. Pair with a quality LED Light Dimmer Switch for full scene control.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Vintage Globes
- What is the difference between a vintage filament globe and a standard LED globe?
- A vintage filament globe has a visible LED filament inside a clear glass envelope that produces a warm amber glow visible from outside the globe. A standard LED globe typically has a diffused or frosted finish that conceals the LED source. Vintage filament globes are used where the globe itself is part of the design, particularly in open and exposed fittings.
- What colour temperature suits vintage filament globes?
- Extra Warm 2200K is the natural choice for vintage filament globes, producing the deep amber warmth that is closest to the quality of original incandescent filament globes. Warm White 2700K is slightly brighter and cleaner, working well where the vintage globe needs to serve as a primary light source as well as a feature.
- Are Dulora vintage filament globes dimmable?
- Yes. All dimmable vintage filament globes in the Dulora range dim smoothly from 1 to 100 per cent, compatible with most leading-edge and trailing-edge dimmers, including Dulora's own DimEzy range.
- What CRI rating do Dulora vintage globes have?
- Dulora vintage globes are built to CRI 90 to 97+ across the range, with select premium filament models reaching CRI 97+ for near-perfect colour rendering. At the CRI 90 floor, warm tones and colours appear natural and accurate compared to standard CRI 80 globes; at the premium end, the rendering is essentially indistinguishable from natural daylight.
- Why is flicker-free technology important for vintage filament globes?
- In open and exposed fittings where the filament is always visible, flicker is immediately apparent to anyone in the room. Dulora vintage filament globes use premium constant-current drivers that eliminate flicker entirely, meeting IEC flicker guidance standards with Pst LM below 1 and SVM below 0.4 at every dimming level.
- Are Dulora vintage filament globes SAA certified?
- Yes. All Dulora vintage filament globes are SAA certified for Australian mains voltage and backed by a three-year warranty.
Dimmable
CRI90+
400lm
In stock (100+ units)
