Review of Lite Source LS-81396 Funktions Floor Lamp, Black Base And Polished

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Bought because of the minimalist design...unfortunately the lamp is made with minimalist craftsmanship.

1) difficult to put together

it is a nightmare to affix the lower tube into the base. a two person jobone person must hold the lamp column flush against the base while the other person must struggle to perfectly align the washer and nut. even then it took about an hour of failed attempts and a hammer to flatten the washer that became bent in the process.

2) dirt cheap materials

the box includes a felt sticker that is to be attached to the open base bottom. however, the felt is so flimsy that it just gets pushed through the base. ultimately useless. the shade itself does not secure evenly over the light; since the shade is so thin, the slight unevenness is clearly apparent.

3) poor design

the first two issues could be overlooked if the lamp adequately performed its function. but the geniuses at Lite Source decided to position the bulb socket downward. this means that if you look towards the lamp while you're seated by it, the bulb is fully exposed and damn near blinding. This could have easily be remedied by pointing the socket upwards (so the brightness would be muted by the lamp shade) or by including a gauzy brightness diffuser that would be placed beneath the bulb. but alas this thing is a piece of crap and these are just wishes of a regretful purchaser.

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, DON'T BUY THIS LAMP.

Lite Source should be ashamed of itself for charging over $150 for this piece of junk.

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While it's true, it takes two people to put it together, it goes together easily....especially if you "read" the directions, They could have explained the felt bottom that goes on the base a little better, but over all I am very pleased with the lamp. It looks very "high end" and cost about a third to one quarter of other lamps to get such high design!...Floor switch very convenient. BW

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This Lamp was less than half of the price of the same one quoted locally. It was well packaged and took a little time to assemble, but it went together perfectly and looks great and even came with a CFL bulb! The lamp is well made, excellent finish and fits my room perfectly. I like it!