Normande Brushed Steel Halogen Desk Lamp (Not CA Compliant)

by Normande

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy clean, clear light and a modern design with the halogen desk lamp from Normande. The sleek, brushed steel finish ensures the lamp coordinates with any decor. Its contemporary counterbalance design adjusts to numerous heights, up to a maximum of 24-1/2 inches. Electrically powered with a standard plug, the lamp comes complete with a 50 watt halogen bulb. It's covered with a limited 2-year warranty.

Product Description

Halogen desk lamp comes complete with a 50W halogen bulb. Contemporary counterbalance design adjusts to numerous heights up to 24.5".

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20 x 4.5 x 21 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00137NN8A
• Item model number: HS2-882A-BS
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,581 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #32 in Home Improvement > Lamps & Light Fixtures > Lamps > Desk Lamps

Customer Reviews

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars decent desktop lamp, May 10, 2008

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He who spends too much (Chicago) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Normande Brushed Steel Halogen Desk Lamp (Not CA Compliant) (Tools & Home Improvement)

PROS:

-Lamp looks nice.
-Lamp is bright
-Lamp appears to be well made & sturdy, but only time will tell.

CONS:

-It's pretty common among these types of lamps, but it runs very hot. Don't put any heat sensitive devices/objects under the lamp. The lamp shade is also very hot to the touch.

-No dimmer. Once it's on - it's on. No adjusting the brightness. I wish manufacturers would provide this info to Amazon and other retailers. Not everyone needs a spotlight.

47 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Bulb-Quest, March 23, 2010

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Steeler Nation "Peter" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Normande Brushed Steel Halogen Desk Lamp (Not CA Compliant) (Tools & Home Improvement)

Great Amazon shipping that arrived within 2 days, but came with a defective bulb which seems to have happened to several past reviewers. Furthermore, the scant printed user info does not specify the pin-type of the replacement bulb since Type JCD 120V 50W bulb can come in several configurations. I spent half the evening on Google getting an unwanted crash course on halogen bulbs which apparently can come in G4, GY6.35, and G8 configurations. The warranty specifically excludes any bulb-related problems. If the manufacturer does not want to cover the bulb which is understandable, they should at least provide sufficient specifications for replacement bulbs. I went ahead and ordered the Sylvania bulb linked with this product on Amazon. It it turns out to be the wrong bulb, then I will change this review to a single star . . . what a frustrating experience (should have just drove to Office Depot). The overall appearance of the halogen lamp is as advertised (nothing special) and lever mechanism seems smooth and solid.

***Update 4/1/10********************
Okay everyone . . . don't bother with the linked bulb on Amazon (Sylvania 58660 50-Watt 12-Volt Halogen Single Ended Quartz Lamp with Clear Finish and GY6.35 Bi-Pin Base, 1 Pack #50T4QCLRP Sylvania). I ordered it and it does not fit. I widened the legs and got it to fit, but the bulb was immediately fried when I turned on the lamp . . . total waste of time and $$. I went to eBay and found a seller (lightingsaving) that was actually selling 10 bulbs G8 JC Type Halogen Bulbs / 120V 50W and they arrived within 5 days and work perfectly (10 halogen bulbs for < $12, they should get 5 stars!). Finally, I have a working lamp which works as expected, so I bumped the rating up to 3 stars. The trouble I had to go through to get a replacement bulb was ridiculous and the company really should have provided the exact bulb specifications. Now, I'm a self-taught expert on halgen bulbs . . .

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bright Light Big Impact, May 16, 2008

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Peter Dykhuis (Grandville, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Normande Brushed Steel Halogen Desk Lamp (Not CA Compliant) (Tools & Home Improvement)

As a Halogen light the unit is unquestionably bright. That is one of the big positives of Halogen bulbs. What impressed me most was the counterbalance design of the device. The lever and gears that allow for the easy and smooth lowering and raising of the lamp is ingenious and I would love to know the history of the design of this piece.

Pros:
- Great Design!
- Very bright light like all Halogens.
- Very clean white light.
- No flicker.
- Smooth movement of lamp arm.
- Long lasting bulb.
- Light device.

Negatives:
- Expensive replacement bulbs.
- The bulb runs extremely hot (Halogen normal).
- No change in brightness. (No high or low setting).

Solid unit were the biggest plus isn't the function but rather the incredibly efficient design.