Customer Reviews

Best Inexpensive Excellent Quality Lamps & Lanterns - 13" Kago Japanese Design Bamboo Matchstick Cylinder Lantern - 2 Designs to Choose

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It's so cool to enter what you want in your search engine, and then voila -- there it is! I entered 'matchstick bamboo lamp', because that's what I wanted to create subdued lighting in two areas of my bedroom. They go great with my Asian theme but they could be used in any contemporary scheme. Bamboo is such a great renewable resource. Be sure to use no greater than 40 watt bulbs; anything higher gets blown.

OK - I want to be perfectly clear. The one star rating is only due to the sub standard condition the WIRING on my oder came with. When I first unboxed the lamp and set it up, it would not turn on. I tried a few bulbs before I realised there was "ticking" coming from the inline switch on the cable, indicating to me something was loose. I grabbed my circuit tester and some tools, and moments later found that the switch had been improperly wired, and was barely connected at ALL, with one portion of bar wire loose and capable of touchingthe metal screw spindle that holds the switch together. Had there been a fire or electrocution, I may not have been as reasonable with this review as I plan to be.

After reinstalling the switch onto the cable in a manner consistent with its design, I find this lamp to be quite delightful, and perfect for an ambient bedroom light. It is appealing to look at, and small enough to be unobtrusive. I plan on buying more, but I will examine the switching on each one prior to "installation". Maybe mine was a one off accident, but I'm not taking chances.

Very nice ligth! I love it! Gives an special oriental touch to my bed room. Not very strong.

I am very pleased with this bamboo lamp. I love the look of it day or night.