After reading all the good reviews, I purchased this lamp. Unfortunately the upper pole doesn't slide into the lower (outer) part of the pole enough for arm to reach over a book. The arm of lamp is angled too high, and is also too short. So the light comes from above or behind me in a way that causes my shadow to block the paper.
There is NO WAY to adjust it so I can see what I am writing - short of turning on my six overhead track lights (I got a reading lamp to avoid having to do this). To read, I can manipulate it only with difficulty - it is stiff and hard to adjust - into position for adequate light and often have to manipulate my book into the lamp's light instead. Despite my salesperson's assurances that the light was fully adjustable, it has only 2 settings, low and hi; plus It is very hard to turn its face away when I want a dim light to watch TV. I do not recommend this lamp.

Pros: Easy Assembly

Cons: Limited Illumination

As a designer,Ive purchased many fixtures,and this pharmacy lamp is perfect for an unobtrusive task light for reading. Its decent quailty,yet lower priced than most with the same look.The finish is beautiful and mixes well with other metals.Although it states it as Antique Brass, its not the dated golden brass of yesteryear,its like a light bronzed finish..current and blends well.

Pros: Sturdy, Easy to Clean, Good Size, Easy Assembly, Artistic Design, Area of Illumination

Best Uses: Bedside, Living Room, Reading

I can't think of any negatives about this lamp. It is compact with lots of light so if one wanted a lamp to make a big statement in decorating, it might be too small...I love it.

Pros: Area Of Illumination, Easy To Clean, Artistic Design, Long Cord, Convenient On/Off

Best Uses: Decoration, Sewing and piano playing, Sewing piano playing, Bedside

I purchased this lamp to use next to a comfortable armchair and ottoman I have in the dressing room area of my master bedroom. It's the perfect size and contemporary look and provides the right light, with two settings on the switch for the halogen bulb.
I have purchased several light fixtures from Lamps Plus and have yet to be disappointed.

Pros: Good Size, Artistic Design, Easy Assembly, Area of Illumination

Purchased light for livingroom reading. Great classic style, light quality and perfect high end look and addition to livingroom.

Pros: Long Cord, Area Of Illumination, Convenient On/Off, Artistic Design, Perfect for reading, Easy To Clean, Easy to adjust height

Best Uses: Bedside, Reading

Antique brass finish has no harsh yellows. Originally was seeking bronze finish, but they were either too dead brown or too red brown. Clean lines work with multiple decors.

adjustable lamp height, low profile, perfect for reading. Unobtrusive lamp looks GREAT in any decor... Heavy base, very sturdy.

Pros: Good Size, Artistic Design, Easy to Clean, Area of Illumination, Sturdy, Easy Assembly

Cons: None

Best Uses: Decoration, Living Room, Reading

Great reading light

Pros: Area of Illumination, Easy to Clean, Artistic Design, Easy Assembly, Good Size, Sturdy

[...] The switch is near the lamp shade-- very convenient for on/off. The base is very heavy and this gives the lamp great stability. The finish on the lamp is excellent. I purchased the antique brass and it is true antique brass.

Pros: Artistic Design, Convenient On/Off, Long Cord, Area Of Illumination

Cons: Difficult To Change Bulbs, Pricey replacement bulbs

Best Uses: Bedside, Reading

Lamp arrived with a broken handle, a small replaceable piece used to adjust the angle of the lamp. Notified LampsPlus immediately but they did not let me know until a week later that they couldn't replace this simple screw in piece. Packaging gone - so I had to keep the lamp. They gave me a $30 refund. Also, the glass covering the bulb is attached to the lamp head by a thin wire - not secure at all in my opinion. Overall looks nice but poor quality.

Great brightness--a real plus for senior citizens!

Pros: Long Cord, Area Of Illumination, Artistic Design, Convenient On/Off, Easy To Change Bulb, Easy To Clean

Cons: Like everyhing

Great style; excellent illumination; A+ product

Pros: Easy To Change Bulb, Artistic Design, Easy To Clean, Long Cord, Area Of Illumination, Convenient On/Off

See comments above. I use this lamp besides my bed for stitchery and reading. Its slender design makes it perfe ct for fitting into a small space. Adelivery was not involved, and so far, no service needed.

Pros: Good Size, Easy Assembly, Sturdy, Perfect for my purpose, Easy to Clean, Area of Illumination

Best Uses: Bedside, Reading, Dark Corners

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Pros: Good Size, Area of Illumination, Sturdy, Artistic Design, Easy Assembly