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I bought 2 of these lamps from Vision Decor. The first was replaced after I complained on Amazon that it would intermittantly turn off due to faulty wiring. They agreed to give my money back if I removed the complaint from the Amazon site which I did. I then went out of the country for several months and returned to find that the second lamp has the same problem. Despite knowing these lamps are defective they refuse to take it back as it is past the refund date. Recommend you do not buy from them

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I remember these lamps from the '90s. Those were the best. Its unfortunate that stupid people ruined it for the rest of us who knew better then to put these lamps where they could easily get knocked down or threw clothing items on top of the lamps causing fires. However, since people did those things, the bulbs can't go passed 190w thus making them not really that bright. These particular lamps have 180w bulbs. The amount of light is ok but, if you're a person that likes really brightening up a room, you either will want two of these or something else.

Now, I received my first one just the other day. I was very disappointed. The bulb housing wasn't secure and thus just moving around inside the dish(shade,dome). The bulb assembly is made up of all these little pieces supposedly screwed together. One of these screws was out thus causing the moving around of the bulb assembly. After having to try and figure out how to get these things undone so I can get to the screw that was out and put it back in, I discover that the screw along with its opposite side companion would NOT tighten. They kept turning and turning. So now, the assembly is in place but, its not snug. With halogen, you don't want loose parts. I put everything back together and discover the lamp does NOT work at all. I discovered the bulb is bad. Unbelievable. I immediately contacted Amazon. I decided to give it another shot. We have all come across bad items at one point or another. The second one is on its way. When the second one comes, I will immediately check the bulb and see of the bulb assembly is snug or loose. If either is bad, that one will go back as well and I will just get a refund.

I'm just so annoyed that something that costs over a hundred dollars and is so cheaply assembled. Its definitely not worth the cost. There are very similar designed lamps that are manufactured from ORE International. While those have gotten just as bad reviews at least they're half the price.

I would say don't buy these.

**Update, I had received the second one and it came with a poorly designed bulb assembly. So my original review definitely stands. You pay over $100 for this lamp that should only cost maybe $50 at most. The green disk below the lamp dish is supposed to be for style highlights but, you see the wire shadows and such when the light is on. That is just poor design. Not worth the money people...don't buy these.

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Pros:

Right Size

Full Ranger Dimmer

Adequate build quality

Looks Nice

Cons:

Stock Bulb is weak

It is pretty pricey (most full ranger dimmer lamps are more $$ though)

Stories of quality control issues.

If you are looking for a full range dimmer lamp here is a good solution, if you just want a nice standing lamp I would recommend the Good Earth Lighting Lincoln Park Torchiere. I own both and they are both pretty good (the good earth is half the price, looks nicer, but no full ranger dimmer like this one).

I give this 4 out 5 stars because it does what I purchased it to do with but with no thrills or frills. Been working great for a about a month now.

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I bought two of these lamps and within a couple of weeks they both went out. My husband had to re-wire one of them and replace the bulb in the other one. I would not buy this lamp again.

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I don't like paying over $100 for a 180 watt floor lamp when only a few years ago I bought a bunch of 300 watt floor lamps for around $20 each, but apparently noone makes the 300W one's any more. I'm not sure it that's related to idiots leaving those lamps near curtains and burning down their houses or not?

Anyway, this lamp is great however despite the price. After the other lamps broke down (switches quit working etc., I got some of the substitutes at near the same prices but that only go up to 150 watt bulbs. Even though you wouldn't think 180W is much brighter than 150W's, it IS! It is WAY brighter, and really lights up the living room. I just bought 2 more of these I like them so much.

However (again), this place's customer service SUCKS! If you call, they tell you to hit #1 (or 2?) to proceed, then you get a recording saying everyone's busy, please leave a message. I leave a message, and no one ever calls back. I emailed for support, because I wanted to buy several replacement bulbs and their site says you have to call customer service (yeah, right, like that will work) to see if they have them in stock. I got an email back saying they'd have someone call me. They did, only when I wasn't home. The message said I'm so & so, please call me back "at my direct number.."

Well, her direct number was the same damn number that never is answered by a human being. So, now I have 3 lamps, and the way it looks, whenever a bulb burns out, the lamp may be useless, unless I can get someone to answer their customer support phones!! (But the bright white light looks great for now! It would have been 5 stars if they'd answer their phones!)