** UPDATE AUGUST 2011 **
A month or so ago this lamp started acting up, about 10 months after purchase. It shut off and I thought the bulb had just burned out, but upon replacing it, the lamp would still not turn on. I moved outlets and used another bulb to narrow it down and sure enough it was the lamp. After some fidgeting with screwing the bulb in looser/tighter it finally flicked on and was OK until today. My previous screw/unscrew trick didn't work, so I actually had to take the lamp apart and figured out that the contact point for the bulb was bent so it wasn't making contact anymore. After some surgery to bend it where it needed to be it came back on, but in the process of taking the lamp apart one of the spokes on the lampshade detached from the rim (very poor weld/braze, if not just glue, I can't tell), giving me a second example of how cheaply made this lamp is.
---Original Review Aug 2010 ----
I *just now* unpacked this lamp and set it up on the nightstand next to my bed. I'll give you my absolute first impressions.
a) The lamp shade is further than just off-white. When on, it's actually a distinct tan/amber color, which was unexpected. I've been wanting a white lamp shade and was hoping for something closer to the product photo. I'll actually post a white-balanced / color-correct photo of the lamp later on. I may get used to this but as I said, it was unexpected.
b) WOW, it puts out great light. I'm using a 100w GE Reveal light bulb and the output is great. The top and bottom of the lamp shade are open (normal) but the protrusion of the lamp body over the shade itself splits the upper beam, giving you shards of light. The verdict is out on whether I like this effect. Again, later you'll see photos.
c) It's bigger than expected. I used a tape measure to determine the space using the product specs, but upon unboxing and setting it up I realized it was definitely big and sturdy. Not a problem, it actually saves me space due to the shape of the body.
d) The light switch is an inline clicker/dial switch. I wasn't sure what to expect (I bought this based on aesthetics) but this makes it slightly more difficult to turn on and off. If I keep the lamp I'm going to look into an inline dimmer dial or touch-sensitive control I can easily reach.
So far it's very sturdy and appears well-made. Definitely high quality but again, I'm disappointed at how distinctly amber the shade is when the lamp is on (and it's not the fault of the bulb either, as I'm using a Reveal soft white bulb that outputs a color temperature of about 2850 kelvin, which is definitely close to a regular incandescent but looks more like 4000k to the eye by contrast).
Photos to follow!
*** UPDATE ***
After owning this lamp for a few days I've grown to love it. The tan/amber color is actually quite pleasant and probably less harsh than a stark white cover would be. It really made my bedroom look and feel like an upscale hotel!
To augment the inline click-dial for turning it on/off, I just ordered a Lutron TT-300NLH-BL dimmer, which sits between the lamp and the outlet and provides a small panel with a slider that can be placed on a nightstand/desk.Fast shipping and easy set up. Lamp looks well once assembled and is a nice size for living rooms but could also fit bedrooms
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