Normande Desk Lamp, Brushed Steel (Not CA Compliant)
by Normande Lighting
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Normande Desk Lamp, Brushed Steel (Not CA Compliant)
Customer Review: Beautiful and elegant -- but with one fatal flaw.
Summary: 3 Stars
I tried to overcome the negative comments about this lamp falling down from its base pivot hinge -- smugly thinking that some people must really hate screwdrivers -- and are a tad lazy. So I bought this lamp anyway in late March 2009. Boy, were they right. I WAS WRONG. (And trust me, I'm good with my hands when it comes to basic office furniture.)
Yeah, the lamp arm fell down a few times -- but a good tighten with a screwdriver fixed it immediately. Then it happened again -- and again -- and again. Full disclosure: I like to pivot my desk lamp in different directions from time to time, depending upon what I'm working on. Sometimes I like to bounce the light off a wall to get a more even cast. I consider this normal use; not rough handling. Any desk lamp equipped with joints/hinges MUST be able to pivot in almost every direction without falling. I use compact fluorescents, so the weight of the bulb is NOT the problem. And then it happened. The lamp fell down again yesterday -- and no amount of tightening would bring it upright again.
I figured out the problem. The two rubber washers at the base pivot hinge -- can only take so much tightening -- before they fail completely within 60-90 days of normal use.
Hence despite glowing reviews elsewhere, keep the box. The warranty is good for two years. Better yet, don't buy this at all until Normande comes up with a better base pivot hinge -- or restricts adjustment settings to just the lamp's head, not the lamp's arm.
This is a FATAL engineering flaw. I can't believe Normande would release such a elegant looking lamp as this -- without first putting it through a 24-hour motion test. What a hassle.
Customer Review: Desk lamp
Summary: 5 Stars
The lamp is taller than I'd like, but it is well constructed and works well.Customer Review: Do not buyt his lamp
Summary: 1 Stars
I hate to say it but do not buy this lamp. It has a really bad design and the head is too heavy and does not sit upright and falls on the desk. Very Awkwardly shaped lamp not like the picture. Kind of really cheap and that's why it is priced so low!!!Customer Review: EXCELLENT DESIGN A++++++
Summary: 5 Stars
This Lamp has a excellent design,Metal finish with Silver touch,Base is heavy enough not to trip over so People should not worry about it at all,I just put Energy Smart Soft White Spiral 10 Watt Bulb and it works perfect.....Customer Review: Elegant
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an extremely elegant brushed steel desk lamp that compliments my desk very well. I've yet to encounter any issues with the hinges as others have experienced. The plug in the base is very useful and a welcomed addition. Definitely recommend for the price and quality.