I thought this lamp was going to be perfect for the space between a couch and recliner in our living room, but I’m disappointed in many details of it.
First, to acknowledge its positive aspects — This lamp was a good value, was easy to put together, and includes the light bulb and even the batteries for the remote control. The height and swing arm position are adjustable. It arrived in perfect condition.
However. The knob for adjusting height feels like it is already getting stripped and won’t last. The shade is white inside instead of a matching black, and there is a silver piece of paper inside that does not cover the entire shade. The lamp is high enough even on its shortest setting that I am looking up into the bulb when I’m sitting, so I get a full view of the awkward inner shade while also getting very bright glare. It needs a diffuser.
The remote control is poorly designed with redundant buttons. It did pair with the bulb easily following instructions. But there is a fundamental flaw in having the remote control pair with the bulb, not the lamp. The lamp has zero smart features — no dimming, color hue adjustment, etc. - it is all built into the light bulb. There is no brand information on the lamp, bulb, or remote control, so once the bulb burns out, there’s no way to replace it. The lamp will no longer be dimmable or adjustable once you replace the bulb. The remote control will also be garbage once the bulb burns out. I know they tout the long lifespan of LED bulbs, but I’ve rarely had one last more than a year without starting to flicker — and I hadn’t planned on my lamp itself having such a short lifespan!
My other main issue is that the lamp has no safety rating or certification. No CE or UL markings, and not even a brand name. The included batteries felt cheaply produced as well. Please at least give me some small assurance that this is a safe product to have in my home with my children!
I’m surprised by how hard it has been to choose a good quality floor lamp from Wayfair, when I have bought so many beautiful, high-quality table lamps here!
