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The Light is a Queen collection combines elements of traditional Italian craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic, according to the company.Designed by Jean-Francois Crochet, the Tresor metal suspension lamp is made from 3,900 minted coins. The coins are individually hand-welded and finished with either a gold or silver leaf decorative treatment. This fixture is compatible with CFL or halogen bulbs. 954-438-7779.
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Inspired by Edith Wharton's principles of tasteful design, the Wharton collection combines contemporary and traditional styles. The line includes a five- and a nine-light chandelier, as well as a three-light foyer chandelier. The fixtures come in brushed nickel with satin-etched cased opal glass (pictured) or a natural brass finish with pine bark glass. All of the collection's fixtures are compatible with CFLs or standard incandescent bulbs. 866-558-5706.
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This fixture from the Milkman collection is available in several energy-efficient options, including CFL, metal halide, or high pressure sodium lamping, as well as standard incandescent. The company offers a dimming ballast for the CFL fixture. This model is available in more than 50 finishes, including a variety of solid coppers and brasses. In addition to a hanging pendant, the fixture can serve as a wall sconce, vanity bar, chain pendant, or gooseneck wall mount. Homeowners also can choose jelly jar lamping with a cast guard or wire guard. 800-465-0211.
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The company incorporates LEDs rather than light bulbs into six families of LED fixtures, including mini pendants, cove lighting, step lighting, and recessed fixtures. The manufacturer's Everlume line (pictured) uses a high-output, warm white LED source, which can be dimmed with standard, off-the-shelf dimmers. The bell-shaped mini-pendant features painted tortoise glass and a brushed nickel finish. The fixtures use between 2 and 15 watts, emit little heat, and have a life span of more than 30,000 hours—15 to 20 years with normal household use. 864-678-1000.
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The company's Edison-based LED lamps fit into traditional recessed cans and other sockets, and come in cool white as well as warm white and in narrow- and wide-beam distributions. Aluminum fins, die-cast in a patented design, dissipate heat from the rear of the bulbs. The company says the lamps are more efficient than incandescents, halogens, and CFLs; their life span is eight to 25 times longer than halogens and incandescents and more than six times longer than CFLs. 877-999-5742.
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The company's LivingColors lamp contains four LEDs: two red, one blue, and one green. Consumers can use a remote control to increase, reduce, brighten, or dim each color to create nearly unlimited color combinations, the manufacturer claims. The lamp, designed for interior use only, comes encased in either a transparent or black surround with a translucent power cable that connects to an adapter. A mini version also is available. The lamp will last eight to 10 years if used 1-1/2 hours a day, the manufacturer says. 800-555-0050.
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Reveal halogen lamps produce pure, true light to make colors in the home more vibrant. This company added neodymium, a natural element that filters out the dull yellow cast by other bulbs. Reveal halogen bulbs are up to 10 percent brighter and last up to three times longer than standard incandescents, according to the manufacturer. These lamps are available in styles including standard, globe, spotlights, and floodlights. 800-435-4448.
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The Facets collection combines classic industrial design with retro flair. Available in ceiling, pendant (pictured), and wall-mount designs, these fixtures feature three configurations for CFLs, metal halides, and standard incandescent bulbs. The cylindrical bullet diffuser is offered in clear or satin-etched prismatic glass with optional wire guard and perforated aluminum enhancement. The custom, textured finish is available in eight colors, and homeowners may request custom shades. 800-940-6588.
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The Tahoe collection includes several fixtures, including three chandelier options. Available with three, five (pictured), or nine lights, these chandeliers come in brushed nickel (pictured) or burnished or painted bronze. All of the chandeliers feature alabaster-style glass. Homeowners can choose between fixtures that are Energy Star-rated and take CFL bulbs only or fixtures that are compatible with standard incandescent bulbs. 502-420-9600.
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The Dulux EL CFL lamps come in a variety of wattages and types, from general purpose and directional to décor and specialty. This line of lamps includes the Micro Mini, the smallest CFL available, the company claims. The 13-watt version is approximately one-third smaller than the average mini-twist or mini-spiral CFL, the manufacturer says. This Energy Star-rated bulb can last up to 12,000 hours and saves homeowners up to 75 percent in energy costs over standard incandescent lamps. 800-544-4828.