My elderly mother is looking for a good floor stand reading lamp. How secure is the base? Does this lamp tip over easily?
1146471
It does not tip over easy but between me and my husband we have 4 bad ones laying around. They last a little more than a year and then burn out. My mother replaced her bulb for $30 and it worked. Ours scorched near the switch. Love the lamp but wish they lasted longer. Once you get the stand you can buy the cheaper clamp-on replacement which inserts into the stand also. Some lamps use the smaller circleline bulb that light fixtures use while others use a much smaller tube size circleline bulb which are more expensive.
1146472
It is pretty stable. The base is not huge, so it could tip if struck somewhat heavily but the lamp stem and top are not heavy so it is not topheavy and probably would notInjure her. Several of our elderly relatives have one and find them very helpful. My wife uses one for needlework. Hope this helps.
900326
I had the same idea. I did get it to hang down a little further than this picture shows. But it is still just a slight bit tipped. The little piece at the top that angles downward and the lamp hangs from swivels too, so you can help adjust the angle that way.
895854
Great lamp, isn't totally flat if on a carpeted surface but good on hard floors.
570790
The base does not have pre-drilled holes, which is a major drawback if you want to anchor it down. The base is designed to be filled with sand to stabilize the lamp. However, the capacity is 30-40 pounds of sand, which won't keep the lamp upright in a strong wind. If you decide to drill holes to anchor the base, keep in mind that the base is a hard vinyl of some sort. So it would be easy to drill, but you will need a washer and bolt that are appropriate since (unlike wood or metal) the plastic will flex under stress.
1865219
The base is a little tippy. Most floor lamps need to be stabilized. Mine is on a tile floor and rocks a little.
1670969
It's made well enough for a floor lamp. The base is heavy enough that it doesn't fall over even if the gooseneck is at a 90 degree angle. As for value, it takes any lightbulb with a standard socket. So I was a little bummed when I got it. If you are looking for a "daylight" lamp to help with SAD symptoms, you could save a LOT of $$$ just buying the lightbulb and screwing it into any old fixture.
184789
Hi the base is solid ,because the magnet is at the base ,so I never has a problem with tipping over.
1341335
It will not tip over It s very heavy! It is nice looking and not kid like ,it is in my living room with lots of books in it1
1940528
HI - Mine has never tipped over. The base is solid and holds it in place. My elderly friend loves this, and can move it around to do her jewelry making again.I highly recommend it.
1610146
Sturdy? Not sure what you mean. The base is heavily weighted, so that lamp won't knock over easily. The parts of the lamp aren't flimsy, so are unlikely to break.
99041
Yes, joints a quite stable and stay in place once lamp is position. I like it and would purchase again.
1973760
I own 4 of these lamps they are very durable One I use on my deck at my shore house.The base of the lamp is weighted to keep it from falling over.Another is used next to my computer desk.Each light swivils i like to aim them toward the ceiling.Thanks Robert L
585817
The unit is very stable. I've never had it tip over. If your previous unit lasted for 8 or 9 years you got your moneys worth. $2.00 a year!
1566915
Dec 23 at 12:13 PM Absolutely, thats exactly what my husband uses it for. The base is heavy enough that you can actually almost angle the light completely over to meet the base and it does not tip over- it's a beautiful thing.
1962560
as long as you keep the lamp within 25 inches of the base, you'll be fine. Just be sure to really tighten the flathead screws that hold the joints together. out of the box they can be pretty loose
1506020
The reading light has the coil like arm that can be bent in any direction within reason. It's easier to move when you are standing. When seated it is a a little hard to adjust to the best position. The base is heavy enough that the reading light can be moved any direction without worrying it will tip over. I am very satisfied with this lamp.
1658678
If I understand what you're asking about (bending it down to light the same basic surface the base is resting on), I'd say about a foot. I actually set mine on the shelf above my work surface-- the base is heavy enough that I can bend the business end down below the level of the shelf that the base is resting on. Not what you asked, I know, but it's another solution to the "where do I put it" problem