Normande Lighting BL1-103 Coffee Painted Bankers Lamp (Not CA Compliant)

by Normande Lighting

Product Description

Classic bankers lamp has a dark coffee painted finish with a mica shade. Lamp uses a 60W type T bulb (not included). Measures 14" in height and has a pull chain on/off switch.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 10.5 x 14 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.1 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: B001ANPD44
• Item model number: BL1-103
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #931 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Lamps & Light Fixtures > Lamps > Desk Lamps

Customer Reviews

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great lamp!, April 27, 2010

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George S. Escalante - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Normande Lighting BL1-103 Coffee Painted Bankers Lamp (Not CA Compliant) (Tools & Home Improvement)

Great lamp for the price. I put in a 16 watt CFL bulb and it puts out the perfect amount of light for my daughters piano. The lamp looks great and it has a heavy enough base to keep it put while pulling on the chain.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good looking lamp for little money, March 14, 2011

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D. Whitman - See all my reviews
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Anyone who doesn't think that this is a good looking lamp that appears to cost far, far more than what they paid here on Amazon must have received something other than what's advertised here. It's VERY good looking, and I'm not easily impressed. I hate junky looking products. That is NOT what this is. It's beautifully designed in every way. The hood swivels in one direction on its axis to direct the light where you want it (more downward or more toward you). The color is very rich looking. And for those who complain about the "plastic hood"... please. The copy doesn't say GLASS, so what do you expect, Bakelite? It doesn't look like plastic. Doesn't feel like it either. My suggestion... if you like the looks of this lamp, ignore the crabby reviewers... order it. Like the vast majority of buyers, you'll be impressed. (If not, returning things from Amazon is crazy easy and convenient.) The only downside is the "Type T E-27" 60-watt" bulbs are not easy to find. I'm not sure if it's ok to use standard 60-watt bulbs in it or not. The ones the mfgr suggests are the long, tube-shaped bulbs. Can't find them on Amazon. Having a hard time Googling them. Lowes doesn't sell them. Strange. Anyone who buys this after me--if you had success in locating them--please post the info where you got them, ok? If I find someplace, I'll update this review.

UPDATE:
I went to Ace Hardware and they had a slew of the bulbs... in both 40 and 60 watt. The 60-watt model is just $4.99! And let me tell you, when it's turned on, it's really very attractive. The color that shines through the shade is beautiful.

Here's the info the that bulb, in case you want to try to find it online: It's the GE Soft White 60-watt T-type. On the package it says: Specialty 91835. Here is the 40-watt version at Staples.com:

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Here is a 5-pack on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/48710-5-Reveal-Tubular-60-Watt-5-Pack/dp/B0037U0U1Y/ref=pd_cp_hi_3

Actually this is more per bulb than the [...] singles at Ace Hardware brick and mortar, but this is the REVEAL bulb, whereas the one I bought at Ace is simply the SOFT WHITE (not Reveal).

I checked and it's not on AceHardware.com's site, but the store had both 40 and 60-watt models.

Lowes didn't have them. I would find the nearest Ace Hardware. Or, after trying the 60-watt, I think the 40-watt (available at that Staples link) would be sufficient--at least for me. You might want to check to see if the Staples STORE sells them. And if you still have trouble, I'd call GE Consumer Affairs and ask for that Specialty bulb number I typed above and ask where to get them. They are out there!!!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite bankers lamp., June 4, 2009

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R.A.S. (Nassau County, New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Normande Lighting BL1-103 Coffee Painted Bankers Lamp (Not CA Compliant) (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a wonderful bankers lamp. I have it in my office and receive nothing but compliments on it. It uses a 60 watt bulb so you have plenty of light to work with. Worth the price, and looks like you paid alot more for it.