Review by J. Cazares for Normande Lighting 40W High Intensity Desk Lamp. 15″ High with a Black Painted Finsih and Chrome Accents. Rating:
This lamp does exactly what it is meant to do, provide just enough light for a workspace or bedside. I like to work into the night and don’t like overhead lights because they prevent me from sleeping when it comes time to finally go to bed. Working with a smaller lamp that gives off light just where I need it to be allows me to get work done and not feel like I just stepped out of a bright light when it comes time to wrap up and hit the sack. The lamp also allows me to read a few pages of a book before bed at night, which I never really did before because of my “aversion” to bright overhead light. It’s also glossy and pleasing to look at.
Keep in mind it doesn’t use a conventionally sized light bulb, so you might want to stock up on one or two extra for the future so you have an immediate replacement when the bulb that’s included with the lamp inevitably burns out.
I reserve 4 and 5 stars for items that tend to surpass my expectations, but this lamp doesn’t. That’s why the title says “3.5 stars” It’s a good, functional lamp that does just what I need it to do and that’s good enough for me.
Review by Savvy Shopper for Normande Lighting 40W High Intensity Desk Lamp. 15″ High with a Black Painted Finsih and Chrome Accents. Rating:
I bought this intending to put a “grow light” bulb in it for some seeds I was starting. I’m obviously not familiar with the various designations for bulb types but did click on the link for the bulb and it appeared to be a standard bulb. Plus another reviewer mentioned trying a CFL bulb in it. Sadly, it takes a smaller size than a standard bulb, so I was unable to use it for its intended purpose. Since I didn’t want to pay for shipping to return, we will keep it to use when my toddler needs a reading lamp by his bed.
Billy J. Jones
02. Jul, 2010
Review by Billy J. Jones for Normande Lighting 40W High Intensity Desk Lamp. 15″ High with a Black Painted Finsih and Chrome Accents.
Rating:
Nice lamp but odd ball bulb. If you want a cfl replacement good luck since bulb has a intermediate base and cfl replacements stick out of the lamp
KristineAz
02. Jul, 2010
Review by KristineAz for Normande Lighting 40W High Intensity Desk Lamp. 15″ High with a Black Painted Finsih and Chrome Accents.
Rating:
No complaints. It’s compact, attractive, and non-invasive. By that I mean it doesn’t take up much space and it blends well with the rest of the decor. Admittedly, the bulb gets a bit hot, but that’s pretty much a universal issue. I would buy this again.
J. Cazares
02. Jul, 2010
Review by J. Cazares for Normande Lighting 40W High Intensity Desk Lamp. 15″ High with a Black Painted Finsih and Chrome Accents.
Rating:
This lamp does exactly what it is meant to do, provide just enough light for a workspace or bedside. I like to work into the night and don’t like overhead lights because they prevent me from sleeping when it comes time to finally go to bed. Working with a smaller lamp that gives off light just where I need it to be allows me to get work done and not feel like I just stepped out of a bright light when it comes time to wrap up and hit the sack. The lamp also allows me to read a few pages of a book before bed at night, which I never really did before because of my “aversion” to bright overhead light. It’s also glossy and pleasing to look at.
Keep in mind it doesn’t use a conventionally sized light bulb, so you might want to stock up on one or two extra for the future so you have an immediate replacement when the bulb that’s included with the lamp inevitably burns out.
I reserve 4 and 5 stars for items that tend to surpass my expectations, but this lamp doesn’t. That’s why the title says “3.5 stars” It’s a good, functional lamp that does just what I need it to do and that’s good enough for me.
David R. Kerr
02. Jul, 2010
Review by David R. Kerr for Normande Lighting 40W High Intensity Desk Lamp. 15″ High with a Black Painted Finsih and Chrome Accents.
Rating:
Pretty much what I expected when I ordered it. The neck could be more flexible, but otherwise seems like a good buy.
Savvy Shopper
02. Jul, 2010
Review by Savvy Shopper for Normande Lighting 40W High Intensity Desk Lamp. 15″ High with a Black Painted Finsih and Chrome Accents.
Rating:
I bought this intending to put a “grow light” bulb in it for some seeds I was starting. I’m obviously not familiar with the various designations for bulb types but did click on the link for the bulb and it appeared to be a standard bulb. Plus another reviewer mentioned trying a CFL bulb in it. Sadly, it takes a smaller size than a standard bulb, so I was unable to use it for its intended purpose. Since I didn’t want to pay for shipping to return, we will keep it to use when my toddler needs a reading lamp by his bed.