Likes:
+ Measures about 71 inches tall; good for corner lighting in a small or medium sized room
+ Uses 12/19/28-Watt CFL 3-way E26 bulbs; equivalent to 30/70/100-Watt 3-way incandescent light bulbs
+ Can use 12/23/29-Watt CFL 3-way E26 bulbs; replacement for 50/100/150-Watt 3-way incandescent bulbs
+ Steel construction with a brushed steel finish and weighted base; sturdy
+ Reasonably priced lamp; good value for the money
Dislikes:
Plastic shade is flimsy; may have to be replaced with glass
Overall Impressions:
This lamp arrived in a sturdy package, but was marked as Concord Torchiere Lamp when taken out of the Amazon shipping carton. The components were well packaged in molded styrofoam, protecting the lamp parts from shipping damage. The product description had been quite vague, listing the color and finish as "Brushed Steel" and the material as being "Plastic." Tested the metal parts with a magnet, and they are made of steel. The instruction sheet was step-by-step and easy to follow, with written instructions and diagrams, and everything went together smoothly within five minutes. No bulb was included, but there was a recommendation for one E26 150-Watt 3-way bulb.
The product description had been weak, but I ordered a Westinghouse Lighting 3796300 3-Way Daylight Compact Fluorescent Twist Light Bulb for a number of reasons. This 3-way CFL bulb is rated at 12/19/28-Watts, the equivalent of a 30/70/100-Watt 3-way incandescent bulb with a 'standard' E26 screw-in base. But I wanted this one because it offered a color temperature of 6500 Kelvin, the approximate equivalent of overcast daylight, as this lamp is to be used in a work area. You could also use the more powerful GE 47448 12/23/29-Watt CFL (50/100/150-Watt equivalent) Energy Smart Spiral 3-Way Light Bulb, but be aware that this is a "warm" bulb that is rated by GE at a color temperature of 2700 Kelvin, which is quite similar to a regular incandescent lamp.
The quality of light is excellent, and the rotary 3-way switch works properly; just remember to turn it in a clockwise direction, or it will unscrew and fall out. My only issue is with the lampshade, which is made from a somewhat flimsy white plastic. If you have kids, then this might be a good safety feature, but personally I would have preferred a better quality glass shade.
Summary:
Had originally looked at the Normande Lighting JS1-161 71-1/4-Inch 150-Watt Incandescent Torchiere Floor Lamp, but because the product description was so vague about the materials, I passed on it and chose this one instead. Apart from the lampshade, this is a well-constructed and attractive floor lamp, and the lighting quality is quite good. Just follow the assembly directions, then pick the right 3-way bulb with a standard E26 screw-in base to fit your needs, and you'll be good to go.
8/16/2012
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I'm not really super-picky about this sort of stuff, I just wanted something that works well and doesn't look shoddy. This lamp was a pretty good choice, I think. We've had it a few months now, and it looks pretty nice (I like the brushed metal finish); the neutral, silvery color fits in well with the rest of our furniture. The product description says it has 3-way lighting but it doesn't work for us, maybe you need a specific type of bulb? Anyway, it wasn't a function that I wanted, so I don't particularly care. The shade on top is just plastic, and doesn't really attach to the lamp anywhere, which surprised me, but once you set it on, it sits pretty flat and stays put, so I think it's fine. Overall, I'd say this is pretty comparable to stuff you'd find at IKEA. One nice thing is that the knob you twist to turn it on and off doesn't get warm while the lamp is on, so when you go to turn it off, you don't burn your fingers. I used to have a torchiere that had that problem and it was kind of annoying, so I appreciate it not being an issue here.This lamp is pretty much WYSIWYG. It solved my need for a lighting object at a reasonable price, and I haven't had any problems with it at all, so I'd consider this a pretty good purchase.
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Lamp went together well, no issues, straight & nice looking. Can't tell the shade is plastic unless you're touching it...but for whatever reason, it seems to absorb the light or something -even with a 150W bulb at the third (highest) setting, it's not very bright. I use this in my office, which is perhaps 12'x8' (?) and it doesn't brighten the room as much as I expected.Honest reviews on Normande Lighting 150W Incandescent Torchiere Lamp, Brushed Steel
I absolutely LOVE the finish on this lap! My couch is a pewter green and this lamp goes great with it! I love that it has the nice shade that make the room look really nice and evenly lit! This was a GREAT PURCHASE ALL AROUND!!! May have to order another one for my daughter's room! :)Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Normande Lighting 150W Incandescent Torchiere Lamp, Brushed Steel
I arrived very quickly, and was easy to assemble. We have had no problems with it at all, although I recommend a large CFL if you want to light up a room.
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