{"title":"Yellow filament bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA yellow filament light bulb gives a warm, golden light, with a clearly visible filament through tinted glass that stays yellow when switched off. You choose it for that look and for the object it becomes in a pendant, a bedside lamp or an exposed socket, most often with an E27 or E14 base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumiere\"\u003eWhat light does a yellow filament bulb give\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#difference\"\u003eLED or classic filament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#culot\"\u003eWhich base to choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ou\"\u003eWhere to install it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#accorder\"\u003eMatching it with your light fixture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#parallele\"\u003eWiring three bulbs in parallel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#coloris\"\u003eWhich glass colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#entretien\"\u003eCare and lifespan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat light does a yellow filament bulb give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a warm, slightly golden halo that shifts whites towards cream and brings out wood and raw linen. The filament stays crisp through the glass, like a glowing line: that detail is what people come for. The glass tint decides the rest of the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYellow filament light bulbs: what changes in a room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a living room or hallway, the light gathers around the fixture: the mood is softer, never washed out. The beam stays directional, so the bulb shines brightly just below and leaves the rest in half-light. For a large surface, one point is not enough; add a more neutral \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/ampoules-pour-salon\"\u003eliving room bulb\u003c\/a\u003e on a second fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTinted or clear glass: the look when switched off\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow tinted glass keeps its colour with the light off, a deliberate decorative choice. Clear glass leaves the filament bare and turns transparent again. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-en-verre\"\u003eGlass bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e tinted through the mass hold their colour better than a surface varnish. Shape matters too: globe for a pendant, elongated bulb for a table lamp. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-a-filament\"\u003efilament bulb range\u003c\/a\u003e is recognisable by that visible filament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"difference\"\u003eWhat is the difference between an LED bulb and a filament bulb?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic filament bulb heats an incandescent filament, while a filament LED imitates that look with diodes placed inside a shaped glass. A standard LED hides its source behind an opaque diffuser. The choice therefore comes down to the visible effect and the heat given off, not appearance alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFilament LED bulb: the same look, another technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filament is decorative, but the light comes from diodes: the bulb stays lukewarm to the touch and copes better with enclosed fixtures. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-a-filament-e27\"\u003eE27 filament LED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e are the easiest to slip into an existing pendant. The effect is warm and directional, close to a classic filament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the classic filament changes in touch and heat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic filament really heats up: handle it once cooled, by the base. It brings out reliefs and materials more strongly, which works well on a brick wall or a trowelled plaster. The four families to know are classic filament, filament LED, standard LED and halogen or low-voltage models, including \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-12v\"\u003e12V bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e for small fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"culot\"\u003eWhich base to choose for a yellow filament bulb: E27, E14 or G9?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is chosen according to the fixture's socket, never according to the bulb. E27 is a large screw thread, E14 a small screw thread, G9 and GU10 fit with pins. Check the socket and the maximum wattage written on it before ordering: that is the only reliable information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eChoosing the base according to the fixture socket\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSocket type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere you find it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo check before buying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge screw thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePendants, floor lamps, ceiling lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax wattage indicated, space under the shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall screw thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall lights, chandeliers, small bedside lamps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulb diameter relative to the shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall fixtures, decorative spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin spacing, max wattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGU10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed or track spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpot orientation, recess depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG4, GU5, 12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixture on a transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresence and type of transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to recognise the bulb type on a socket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnscrew the old bulb and compare: a large thread means an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-culot-e27\"\u003eE27 base\u003c\/a\u003e, a fine thread a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-e14\"\u003esmall E14 base\u003c\/a\u003e. Two holes for pins, and you are on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autres-culots-ampoules-g4-g9-etc-1\"\u003eG9 and other pin bases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimmer socket: what to check before buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic filament bulb often dims without trouble, a filament LED much less so. Check the dimmer mention on the packaging and look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-a-variateur\"\u003edimmer-compatible bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e if the fixture is equipped with one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou\"\u003eWhere to install a yellow filament bulb in the home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it where the bulb stays visible: pendant above a table, bedside lamp, wall light, fixture with an exposed socket. In a living room, it warms the dining corner and the reading corner. In a bedroom, it suits bedside lamps and small wall lights, provided it stays at a good distance from the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn a pendant above a dining table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow around 75 to 85 cm between the bottom of the fixture and the tabletop, depending on the height of the guests. A globe or a wide bulb sits better in a large shade than a narrow bulb, which looks lost. The fixture itself is chosen from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eDesignix lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a bedside lamp or wall light: which bulb shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a small bedside lamp, an elongated bulb or a mini-globe avoids touching the shade. As a wall light, the grazing yellow light suits a hallway or a headboard. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-pour-chambre\"\u003eBedroom bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e are generally limited to one point per fixture: five types of fixture share the home, pendant, ceiling light, floor lamp, table lamp and wall light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accorder\"\u003eHow to match a yellow filament bulb with its fixture?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow glass matches brass, light wood, rattan and off-white walls; on black metal, it brings the only warm touch. Keep the same tint on a fixture with several bulbs and check that the bulb does not touch the shade once screwed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYellow filament light bulbs and exposed sockets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible socket is part of the decor: brushed brass with yellow glass is the simplest and most lasting match. A wooden or rattan fixture calls for a rather round bulb, whose filament can be read in full. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-retro\"\u003eRetro bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e follow the same logic on older shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeveral bulbs on the same fixture: keep the same colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a chandelier or a track, a different colour per socket shows immediately and breaks the reading. Stick to a single tint and a single socket colour. For the ambient tint, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-2700k\"\u003e2700K bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e give the closest reference to evening light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"parallele\"\u003eHow to wire 3 bulbs in parallel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiring three bulbs in parallel means connecting each socket to the same live and the same neutral, branched from the supply line: all three light up together and remain independent of the rest of the circuit. Switch off the power, work in a junction box and check the total wattage supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat parallel wiring changes for switching on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach socket receives the full voltage: if one bulb blows, the other two keep working, unlike a series wiring. The switch cuts the line upstream and controls all three points in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety: switch off the power and check the total wattage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the breaker, identify live and neutral, use an accessible junction box and connectors suited to the cable cross-section. Add up the wattages of the three bulbs and compare with what the socket and the circuit support. If in doubt about the transformer, go for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-220v\"\u003e220V LED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"coloris\"\u003eWhich glass colour to choose: yellow, amber, white or smoked?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow gives a very readable golden halo, amber leans towards the orange of a flame, white stays neutral and smoked glass dims the light. Choose yellow to warm a living room, amber for a table pendant, white for cooking or working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eGlass colour and light effect\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffect when lit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRooms and uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo pair with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm golden halo, visible filament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, hallway, reading corner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExposed sockets, brass, light wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore orange tint, close to a flame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePendant above a table, bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack metal, smoked glass, rattan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral light, no dominant tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen, office, bathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpal shades, white sockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack or smoked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimmed light, graphic glass when off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside lamp, hallway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack metal, concrete, dark wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen, red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBold colour, deliberate effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMood, shop window, decoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral fixture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYellow or amber: what difference when lit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow lights more brightly, amber steps down towards orange and gives a late-evening mood. For a restaurant table or a bar, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-coloris-ambre\"\u003eamber finishes\u003c\/a\u003e work better than a strong yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite or smoked glass for a more neutral effect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite is the choice for rooms where colours must be distinguished: kitchen, office, bathroom. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e for this use. Smoked glass, on the other hand, dims without colouring: it can be found among the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-coloris-noir\"\u003eblack smoked glass bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and suits graphic fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow to care for and make a filament bulb last?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the bulb cool before handling it, hold it by the base and dust the glass dry. Avoid knocks against the shade and repeated vibrations, which wear out the filament. A filament LED bulb is taken to a collection point, never in the household bin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a tinted glass bulb without scratching it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft, dry cloth is enough; alcohol can attack a surface varnish. On glass tinted through the mass, clean with the bulb removed, with the power off, never with an abrasive product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimmer: the bulbs designed for it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poorly matched dimmer causes buzzing or flickering. Check the mention on the fixture and bulb packaging before changing model, and test the setting at the lowest position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, check the base of your socket and the space available under the shade: that is what decides between a pear, a globe or an elongated bulb. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany every order. To broaden your view, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003elighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules\"\u003ebulb section\u003c\/a\u003e complete the range, with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-a-filament-e27\"\u003eE27 filament models\u003c\/a\u003e to compare at leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich is the best lighting choice, yellow or white?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow warms a living room and brings out wood and raw fabrics; white stays neutral and is better suited to a kitchen, an office or a bathroom where colours must be distinguished. The best choice depends on the room and what you do in it, not on a hierarchy between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the equivalence between LED bulbs and filament bulbs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is read on the packaging, not in a universal table: at equal wattage, a filament LED gives much more light than an incandescent bulb. Compare the wattage indicated on your old bulb with that of the equivalent filament LED, then adjust according to the desired effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere to dispose of a filament bulb?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA filament LED bulb contains electronics: take it to a collection point, in a shop or at a recycling centre, never in the household bin. A classic incandescent bulb is mostly glass and metal; follow your local authority's instructions for non-recyclable waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat material is a bulb made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is glass, clear, tinted or smoked, sometimes shaped to imitate old bulbs. The base is metal, with a screw thread or pins, and the insulator separating it from the glass is ceramic or composite. These elements determine the weight and the grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich bulbs give the best light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter lighting does not mean lighting more strongly: an LED offers a wider output for less heat given off, while a filament bulb concentrates the light and brings out reliefs. 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