Normande HS1-1461A 60-Watt Desk Lamp with Onboard Electrical Outlet, 8" x 7" x 23.5", Brushed Steel

This is a nice solid lamp. You can put up to a 60w bulb in it which is very bright. The base has a AC outlet built in that I have found handy. The lamp is nice and tall.I don't know what the problem was with the other reviews here saying that the lamp wont stand up. My lamp stands up fine. There is a screw at the joint, perhaps this screw came loose on some of the lamps.Overall I am pleased with this lamp.

I tried to overcome the negative comments about this lamp falling down from its base pivot hinge -- smugly thinking that some people must really hate screwdrivers -- and are a tad lazy. So I bought this lamp anyway in late March 2009. Boy, were they right. I WAS WRONG. (And trust me, I'm good with my hands when it comes to basic office furniture.)Yeah, the lamp arm fell down a few times -- but a good tighten with a screwdriver fixed it immediately. Then it happened again -- and again -- and again. Full disclosure: I like to pivot my desk lamp in different directions from time to time, depending upon what I'm working on. Sometimes I like to bounce the light off a wall to get a more even cast. I consider this normal use; not rough handling. Any desk lamp equipped with joints/hinges MUST be able to pivot in almost every direction without falling. I use compact fluorescents, so the weight of the bulb is NOT the problem. And then it happened. The lamp fell down again yesterday -- and no amount of tightening would bring it upright again.I figured out the problem. The two rubber washers at the base pivot hinge -- can only take so much tightening -- before they fail completely within 60-90 days of normal use.Hence despite glowing reviews elsewhere, keep the box. The warranty is good for two years. Better yet, don't buy this at all until Normande comes up with a better base pivot hinge -- or restricts adjustment settings to just the lamp's head, not the lamp's arm.This is a FATAL engineering flaw. I can't believe Normande would release such a elegant looking lamp as this -- without first putting it through a 24-hour motion test. What a hassle.

So I ignored the reviews about the tightening screw and ordered TWO of these lamps anyway.Out of the box one seemed perfect, the other immediately I could tell the screw holding the arm up was going to be an issue - and it was.From go the lamp would flop immediately down, tightening of the screw would help for a day and then FLOP. Finally I took apart the broken lamp to look at the screw, I say broken because these lamps are essentially broken, they cant be used in the flopped down position. After taking out the screw to look at the threads it never went back together, it just spun, so clearly the threads were stripped.I gave up on that lamp, as I entered the room with the other lamp that had been holding strong, FLOP it went to the floor. In summary I threw them both out - don't bother. The design is flawed, frankly the lamp could do without a screw of any kind at that pivot point (except for shipping). A fixed arm arc would make this lamp a good buy, too bad its a piece of junk - I had two that prove that.

I wanted to like this lamp. It looked good and the AC socket on the base is a real bonus to plug a charger into. But sadly the screw at the base gets lose easily and the lamp falls down. Tighten it up and a few days later it falls down again. Just not a good design.The shade is poorly mounted also.

I truly like the look, beautiful finish and basic function of this lamp. The base is adequately weighted to hold the upright portion of the lamp. The on/off switch is easy and conveniently placed. I too have had difficulty with the lamp falling forward from the "adjustable" pivot. One time it almost knocked over a bottle of water. Another time, it almost hit the screen of my phone. It does stay in place if the lamp remains positioned as shown in the onsite view of this lamp, but I don't trust it. If it were not for this malfunction I would most certainly purchase more for my sewing table and as gifts for others.

Fits in with my decor for my office perfectly. Additional outlet is great and useful. I never move this lamp, so I haven't had any problems with the shade dropping. It seems to be made to not be moved constantly.Only thing I would change about it is the on-off switch. It's a standard black (o -) switch. It would look nicer with maybe a button? Or at least a nicer looking switch. Still 5 stars though! Quality lamp, looks great, works great. Highly recommended.

This is a really nice looking desk lamp and very functional. The brushed steel gives it a more expensive look than the reasonable price I paid on Amazon. I like the broad light that is cast from the tall frame, and the extra power outlet is very handy to have on top of the desk. I bought two, my 8 year old put them together and they both work great.

I like this lamp. The bottom edge of the shade is about 17 inches from the surface. The base is larger than the lamp I am replacing - about 8 inches in diameter, but not quite as heavy. The grounded plug in the base is a nice feature. Seems well made.I don't think the lower hinge is designed for continuous adjustment like a jewelers or drafting lamp. The top pivots and swivels easily. The base hinge seems to be fine adjusted occasionally.The shade is large enough to cover both CFL and LED lamps.