Many of us have already switched to using compact fluorescent light bulbs, both for their money-saving and energy-saving qualities.  But if you have a light fixture that reveals the bulb... well, it didn't exactly become the high point of your interior designs.  Hide it under a bushel?  No!  Now you can let your eco-friendly bulbs shine proudly, with a fabulous new design called the Plumen 001!

This designer bulb uses 80% less energy and lasts 8 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.  It has an estimated life of 8 full years - wow!  Realized by the product design firm Hulger, with assistance from British designer Samuel Wilkinson, the Plumen 001's name is derived from the word “plume,” which describes a bird’s large and showy feather.  We think you'll definitely want to show this one off.  The bulb is artistic in nature, appearing in a variety of organic shapes and sculptural outlines when viewed from different angles.

At approximately 7" x 4" - bigger than your standard bulb - it's best suited for a harp fixture.  The one drawback is that it's non-dimmable, but that shouldn't keep you from appreciating its beautiful form and function.  Here are more statistics:

• Screw Cap
• Lifetime of 8 years
• 11 Watt, Equivalent to 60 W Incandescent Light bulb
• 680 Lumen
• Color Temperature 2700k (warm white light)
• Non-Dimmable
• Switching Cycles: More than 10,000
• Warm-Up Time: Less than 30 seconds

Go to plumen.com for more information and a video or order directly from our friends over at Daily Grommet.