Nocturna is a Modern Gothic Deco gift shop. We design sculptural lighting and candles, and curate unique, design-led objects from around the world. From cult books and crystals to tarot journals and ritual pieces. Inspired by the night, brutalist architecture, the natural world and the arcane.
For the nyctophiliacs…
Discover our best selling
cross light bulb
Our best-selling Red Neon Cross Bulb is now available in a 110–130V version for customers in the USA and Canada.
Please note: this bulb features a cross symbol and is not a crucifix.
Illuminate your space with the soft red glow of our decorative Cross Bulb. Inspired by the iconic neon-lit aesthetic of Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, this striking bulb brings atmosphere, nostalgia and a touch of the unexpected to any interior.
Complete the look: Pair your Cross Bulb with our USA-compatible Industrial Steampunk Lamp, designed specifically to showcase decorative statement bulbs. The lamp is wired for 110–130V and features a standard E26 fitting, making it the perfect companion for our Cross Bulb collection.
Designed for lovers of vintage Aerolux bulbs, Nixie tubes and unconventional lighting, this unique light bulb emits a subtle ambient glow rather than bright illumination, making it ideal for bedrooms, living spaces, studios, bars, music rooms and display shelves.
Whether used as a standalone statement piece or incorporated into a larger interior scheme, the Cross Bulb creates a distinctive mood and serves as a unique decorative cross light for lovers of dark design, alternative culture and unusual objects.
The bulb features a standard E26 screw base and can be used upright or inverted depending on your chosen lamp.
Each bulb is presented in our signature black box with red foil detailing, making it ideal for gifting or collecting.
Specifications
E26 screw base
3W
AC 110–130V (USA & Canada)
Dimensions: 45 x 110mm
Please Note
Sold as a stand-alone bulb.
Decorative use only. Not intended for general room lighting.
Emits a soft ambient glow similar to a night light.
Due to the nature of neon filament technology, minor blackening of the element may occur over time. This is normal, not considered a defect, and often diminishes during use.
These bulbs are handmade and slight variations between pieces are to be expected.
For those seeking a unique lighting piece, our Red Neon Cross Bulb is designed to create atmosphere rather than illumination — a glowing symbol for lovers of gothic interiors, alternative design and the unusual.
Illuminate your space with the soft red glow of our best-selling Neon Cross decorative light bulbs.
Inspired by the iconic neon-lit aesthetic of Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, these distinctive bulbs bring atmosphere, nostalgia and a touch of the unexpected to any interior. We fell in love with neon crosses in the 90s and set out to recreate that same cinematic glow at home.
Designed for lovers of vintage Aerolux bulbs, Nixie tubes and unconventional lighting, our decorative bulbs emit a subtle ambient glow rather than bright illumination, making them ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, music spaces, bars, studios and display shelves.
Pair With Our Industrial Lamps
Our decorative bulbs look their best when paired with one of Nocturna's Industrial Steampunk Lamps. Designed to showcase statement bulbs, these lamps transform a simple light bulb into a striking sculptural object.
Choose from:
3 Bulb Industrial Steampunk Lamp
Black Wooden Table Lamp (Single Bulb)
Whether you're creating a gothic reading nook, a moody bedroom, a music room or a conversation-starting display, our lamps provide the perfect home for your Cross bulb.
The bulbs feature a standard E27 screw base and can be used upright or inverted depending on your chosen lamp.
Each bulb is presented in our signature black box with red foil detailing, making it ideal for gifting or collecting.
Specifications
E27 screw base
3W
AC 220–240V (Australia & New Zealand)
Dimensions: 45 x 110mm
Please Note
Sold as stand-alone bulbs.
Decorative use only. Not intended for general room lighting.
Emits a soft ambient glow similar to a night light.
Due to the nature of neon filament technology, minor blackening of the element may occur over time. This is normal, not considered a defect, and often diminishes during use.
These bulbs are handmade and slight variations between pieces are to be expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these bulbs suitable for general lighting?
No. These are decorative neon bulbs designed to create atmosphere rather than brightly illuminate a room.
What fitting do these bulbs use?
The bulbs use a standard E27 Edison Screw fitting, making them compatible with many lamps and light fittings throughout Australia and New Zealand.
International Customers: This bulb is engineered for 220–240V mains power and is intended for use in Australia, Europe, the UK and other 220–240V regions. When used in 110–130V countries, including the USA and Canada, performance may be reduced and the neon element may appear much dimmer than intended or may not illuminate correctly. We currently offer a dedicated 110–130V version of our Cross Bulb for North American customers, with additional US-voltage designs planned for the future.
Explore our curated range of cult books
Von Unwerth’s ‘Revenge’ is a wild and sexy photo novella. Long known for her provocative work in the fashion world, here she is the director on the set, creating a sadomasochistic story, told solely in photographs, which delves into sexual obsession. Revenge begins with a trio of young women arriving at the Baroness’s estate expecting a relaxing weekend. The Baroness, her chauffeur, and her stablehand soon have them involved in something quite different.
third edition
hardcover
first published: march 2003
6 x 8 inches
190 doutone
240 pages
isbn: 978-1-931885-14-0
A visual pilgrimage through holy mountains, great pyramids, and golden shrines, Sacred Sites celebrates the ways we transform the world around us through ritual, creativity, and worship. Essays, interviews and more than 400 images explore spaces ranging from ancient temples to modern works of spatial art.
Hardcover, quarterbound, 17 x 24 cm, 1.56 kg, 520 pages
Mythologies for the Future - The powerful world of HR Giger
“At its essence, Giger’s art digs down into our psyches and touches our very deepest primal instincts and fears. His art stands in a category of its own. The proof of this lies in the intensity of his work and imagination, which I can only compare to Hieronymus Bosch and Francis Bacon in their powers to provoke and disturb.” —Ridley Scott
Swiss artist HR Giger (1940–2014) is most famous for his creation of the space monster in Ridley Scott’s 1979 horror sci-fi film Alien, which earned him an Oscar. Yet this was just one of the most popular expressions of Giger’s biomechanical arsenal of creatures, which consistently merged hybrids of human and machine into images of haunting power and dark psychedelia. The visions drew on demons of the past, as well as evoking mythologies for the future. Above all, they gave expression to the collective fears and fantasies of his age: fear of the atom, of pollution and wasted resources, and of a future in which our bodies depend on machines for survival.
Following the SUMO-sized monograph which was begun shortly before the artist's unexpected death, this affordable anniversay edition pays homage to Giger’s unique vision. The book shows the complete story of Giger’s life and art, his sculptures, film design, and iconic album covers as well as the heritage he left us in his own artist’s museum and self-designed bar in the Swiss Alps. In an in-depth essay, Giger scholar Andreas J. Hirsch plunges into the themes of the artist’s oeuvre while an extensive biography draws on contemporary quotes and Giger’s own statements.
The artist
HR Giger (1940–2014) was a Swiss painter, sculptor, and designer, who combined surrealist influences and dark fantasies to create his very own biomechanical universe. He first received acclaim in the 1960s with his airbrushed fantasies of post-apocalyptic creatures and landscapes, and rose to fame through high profile movie work, most notably the creation of the monster in Alien, which won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. HR Giger was named in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2013.
The editor
Hans Werner Holzwarth is a book designer and editor specializing in contemporary art and photography. His TASCHEN publications include the Collector’s Editions Jeff Koons, Christopher Wool, Albert Oehlen, Ai Weiwei, and the David Hockney SUMO A Bigger Book, as well as monographs like the XXL-sized Jean-Michel Basquiat.
The author
Andreas J. Hirsch, born 1961 in Vienna, is an author, curator and artistic photographer. His writings include books on Pablo Picasso, Tina Modotti, Friedensreich Hundertwasser and HR Giger. From 2009 to 2014, he was curator at the KunstHausWien and organized exhibitions on Henri Cartier-Bresson, Linda McCartney and HR Giger, among others.
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Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.41 kg, 512 pages
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