Mission Style Mica Accent Lamp
by J. Hunt
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: J. HuntBrand: Hunt
Product features:
- Square design
- Mica panels
- Dark bronze finish
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Mission Style Mica Accent Lamp
Customer Review: extremely cool mood-lighting
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm using it in a medium-sized dorm room. This is extremely cool mood lighting. There's no denying its coolness, which is universally recognized by people of all ages and backgrounds.
I'm using a crystal clear (not frosted) 25w candalabra bulb (which is the size they recommend). The lamp throws a amber-orange hue around the room. Did I mention its wicked-cool? I think amber/orange is the way to describe it, pretty much the color of the mica on it. It also looks spectacular even when its off, gives even a dorm room a touch of "class".
It doesnt come with a bulb. When you go to buy one, you dont need a 3-way bulb, just put in a 25w candalabra/chandelier bulb (they're the pointy ones, like faux candles, that they stick in chandeliers; I had to get mine at a hardware store, the local general store didnt have them). Then each time you touch the base or any part of the bulb's metal, it cycles thru the three settings automatically.
There are also CFC chandelier bulbs available which would fit into it, but then likely the dimming feature wont work. On the other hand, you could potentially get more light out of it, since a 13w CFC bulb gives off the equivalent of a 40w regular bulb. You could technically put in a 60w equivalent that way without worrying about the heat (CFC's stay pretty cool and the overall wattage would remain under the recommended 25w that way, while getting a lot more light out of it). But all that would be at the cost of the 3-way dimmer feature, assuming it worked at all.
With the regular 25w chandelier bulb:
-on lowest setting, its basically a night light. It wont be bright enough to do anything more than function as a very dim night light. Really, very dim on lowest setting. Of course sometimes thats all you want.
-middle setting: great background lighting -- a very light "wash" of orange around the room -- for watching a movie on the computer, watching tv, or surfing the web. Since the light is so orange/amber, its a very warm feeling and a warm mood. Quite romantic if your significant other is around, or quite cozy and homey if you're alone or with friends. Almost like the kind of mood that a fireplace gives. Also, the difference between lowest and middle setting is greater than the difference between middle and highest setting.
At the middle setting you can walk around a medium sized room and just make out where the furniture is.
-highest setting: still quite dim -- this is nothing more than a mood light -- and just slightly brighter than the middle setting. At the highest setting, for instance, I can just barely see the letters on my keyboard's keys, whereas on the middle setting I couldnt.
Its about 8 inches high and the base is about 6 inches square. As others have mentioned, the top isnt covered, so you need to locate it up on a bookshelf or something otherwise you can see the bulb. Also I imagine the inside will get real dusty after a while. I might use a CFC bulb (which dont get hot) and tape some mesh onto the top of it just to keep the dust out.
Highly recommended, a real novelty and for a lot of activities sometimes just a touch of background lighting is all you want. The light this gives off is nice and diffuse too, no bright spots, just a warm and pretty even "wash" around the room. You wont be able to read by it, or knit by it, etc, even at the brightest setting. Its a mood light, with all that that means. Nothing more. But what a mood.
Description of Mission Style Mica Accent Lamp
The Mission Style Mica Accent Lamp is a perfect choice on a mantle or side table. The mica panels have a rich rust patina, and the square design lends a classic and welcoming ambience to any room. The dark bronze finish, circular cutouts on each panel and a thoroughly romantic glow make this accent lamp exceptionally appealing. Requires 25-watt bulb (not included). Imported. 8-1/2H".Tools & Hardware
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