Very good light...
I generally review 3 kinds of stuff: (1) knocks my socks off (2) annoys me or (3)has some feature that hasn't been mentioned but I think should be. This lamp doesn't fit into any of these categories but it's a good lamp. One feature that I like is the 2-light-level switch. I often use the lower level to augment available daylight and the upper level when I'm reading with an overhead light on. I'm not fond of using it as the sole light source. This is partly due to the fact that the light from the lamp looks unusually cold (think of the "white" glary headlights of a modern car). And partly it is due to the smallish "pool" of light given off by the lamp. If you're reading a book or knitting a small pool of light works well. For a newspaper however not very. Would other lamps work better? Probably not.
Bottom line: Am I happy with it? Yes. I like the little platform thing which I use for a pad and pen. I like the adjustability of the light (the goose-neck feature which because it's a floor lamp I won't change very often). The whole thing seems sturdy and well-made. I like having two light levels. The diffuser that attaches under the bulb to prevent the light from shining directly in your eyes is also a nice touch.
It just didn't knock my socks off.
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Great little work lamp
Very good lamp for your money. Comes wih a fluorescent bulb that saves electricity. You can tilt the shade how you want it using the band right next to the shade (the band doesn't heat up at all so tilting it isn't painful unlike some cheapo lamps) and adjust the height of the stand. When all the way up it's 51". I use it as a floor lamp next to the computer often the only light in a dark room at night. It would also be an excellent reading lamp. Also I like the weight (medium) and look (dull gold color with a nice antique finish and has the style of an old-fashioned office lamp). It's a quality piece for a budget cost. We've been using it for 2 weeks without a problem and assembly was easy as pie. The only catch is that it's more of an office or study look than a living room look but it would even work in a modern living room.
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Problems
Worked for 2 days then did not work. Found out that replacement bulb is discontinued and hard to find. Not happy!! Returned lamp.
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Just get it and you won't be dissapointed for the price...I received these today (ordered 3) and am quite pleased with the look. For the price you will not find anything quite this nice. Perfect to add a little elegance to any room in you home. All 3 work wonderfully and took just a couple minutes to set up.
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