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I love this lamp! It has the best precision dimmer I've ever experienced built into the base. It's halogen bulb adjusts smoothly from a very bright natural light that's great for reading down to beautiful mood lighting. I own a couple now as I've grown addicted to the quality of the reading light, the precision of the dimmer and its compact size. It was specifically designed for the "aging eye" that needs brighter task lighting but you don't have to have old eyes to appreciate it. It's heirloom quality, solidly built, well worth the price.
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I have the lamp pictured here with the antique brass finish. I purchased it about five years ago, and to be honest this finish was not my first choice, but it was all they had available at the location I purchased it from. I love the lamp itself. The dimmer switch turns smoothly and is nearly infinitely adjustable, although you have to turn the knob quite a bit before the light comes on, and then it comes on more brightly than I would like. It can be turned down at this point, but for some reason, probably having to do with basic electrical current science that I am an idiot about, the light will not turn on from an off position to that low a dimness. I hope this makes sense!That is an insignificant issue, though, compared with the finish problem I have had. The base of the lamp has become discolored and mottled in places, almost as though it has been scratched (it has not) or been worn away (I don't see how this could have happened either). Evidently Holtkoetter only offers a 1-year warranty on the lamp, including the finish, so I am left with a $400+ table lamp with a discolored, pitted finish that seems to have happened of its own accord. For that much money, the finish should be impeccable and remain that way for more than 5 years, in my opinion.
Five stars for the lamp/light; zero for the antique brass finish.
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Looks well made up close. Nice click sound on the control on the base to adjust the amount of halogen light up and down. (This makes it both versatile for ambiance & functional for reading.) Overall, my impression is the lamp has a small scale, almost delicate appearance and is currently being used as an excellent desk lamp. This is an investment lamp, not a cheap, use it for awhile temporary lamp. I hope to enjoy it for many years to come.Honest reviews on Holtkoetter 6514 HBOB TRW Halogen Table Lamp, Hand-Brushed Old
Dislike cheap lamps that shake when you turn them on or off. These lamps do not. They are solid, stylish but expensive.The bulbs are costly but haven't owned the lamps long enough to see if they last. My only objection is the assembly...very counterintuitive and lots of glass that may be an issue if there is breakage...Too soon for a long range prognosis, but my second set of these German manufacturers and so far I highly recommend.
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