Image above: The light fixture is by Roost and USES Edison bulbs, giving off a soft, old-fashioned look when turned on.

That can be a handy trade off, especially for lamps used in places where they are difficult to replace-eg, in chandeliers hanging from high ceilings.

At the bottom of the stairs my hand met an electric switch. I turned it, and a great electrolier of twelve red globes flooded the cellar with a red light.