First off, the picture is misleading. There is no green or yellow on this lamp. The power cord is black and the inside of the lampshade is white, but everything else is a sky blue.
The switch to turn the lamp on and off is on the cord, about a foot away from the lamp. A switch on the base or neck of the lamp would have worked much better. Speaking of the base, it has some heft to it, so this lamp is steady until the entire lamp head is about two inches away from being over the base.
There is a 13-watt CFL bulb included, which is the equivalent to a 60-watt incandescent. I like this, but don't buy this lamp if you are not going to stick with CFLs, because 13 watts is the max output this lamp is rated for.
The lampshade itself looks nice when the lamp is off, but feels rather cheap almost like a thick poster board. It does a decent job spreading the light while preventing you from looking at the blinding light coming from the bulb, but there is a very noticeable 1/2-inch wide seam on one side that looks like a black stripe when the light is on.
For under $20, I'm not disappointed, but this is a pretty bare-bones product. Buy it if you need a gooseneck light and don't care about looks or a line switch; otherwise, move along.
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I gave this lamp 5 Stars because for a $14 lamp it is great: the base is weighty, the gooseneck is firm and it takes energy saving bulbs. Like most right handed artists, I need light coming across from my left to reduce my own shadows, and this does the job well. Far better than the $15 book lights I was using with varied success before. The lampshade is a treat, as I cannot tolerate looking at a bare bulb. It's rare that I can find a little light that is adjustable, and doesn't require the bare bulb shining at you for it to be effective. Is it a lamp to light up a room? Of course not. Will it light up your immediate area fairly well? It will.Like pretty much every other low-wattage lamp on earth, it does have a cord switch on it. I really don't understand why some people would complain about such a universally common thing. I personally find it handy to have the switch closer to you than the lamp is. You don't have to reach as far, which is more of a convenience than a hinderance to me. I guess if you have enough time and space in your life to complain about where light switches exist, you're doing pretty good.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program A quirky looking lamp, but it does the job. It actually serves as a plant because the blue is so bright. Gooseneck helps provide a little variety.Honest reviews on Normande Lighting FS3-863 13W Daylight Spectrum Table Lamp
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is the perfect size lamp for my bedside table but I hate the color. The blue is not a regular blue so it doesn't match anything. I plan to paint or decorate with buttons (something I found on pinterest) but haven't done so yet. I recommend the lamp based on size, flexiablity of the neck, small shade and light output.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Normande Lighting FS3-863 13W Daylight Spectrum Table Lamp
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This table lamp comes with the flexible stem, the blue lampshade (be aware that it is very blue, and not at all green as shown in the photo) cord, and lightbulb.The gooseneck stem is a little bit difficult to manipulate. Be careful when unpacking the lamp, or the shade may crease or dent.
Otherwise, this is a fantastic little lamp! It's quite small, but very bright, and throws off a strong, warm light that is sufficient for a medium-sized bedroom.
Although small, it's very sturdy, and actually quite heavy for its size. It stays in place, and won't slip around on a table or topple over if you have it on the carpet.
Be aware that it is very blue. There are no green, yellow, or pale tones. From the shade to the base, the lamp is a vibrant, single-toned sky blue.
Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this lamp. Based on my experience with this lamp, I'll gladly recommend it and I'll certainly be on the lookout for Normande products in the future.
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