is the lamp solid stainless or is it a stainless laminate over aluminum or some other metal that rusts?
620636
Good question; we should have asked it ourselves. On close examination there are very small spots of rust at the welds and on the underside of the shade where the lip is curled in. The lamp still looks fine overall. It has been up for close to a year and we live in a beach community on Long Island Sound so the climate is challenging and quite damp. But I have doubts now about how well it will look in another year or two.
620637
I don't know. I have four. They have been installed outdoors in a damp climate for 8 months and show no sign of rust.
1591330
The shade is made out of plastic but it is not crapy plastic. It has metal fasteners. The lamps do get warm so don't put anything higher than 40 watt light bulbs. I had mine about a year now and its still like new.
600301
It is most definitely aluminum. It is very strong and I am quite pleased with it. I have had it about 6 months. I installed it myself and found it very easy to do.
131216
Well, it's hard to say exactly, but yes. It is a metal. Not plastic or anything dlse. It is quite durable. I recommend it, but I put a warmer light fluorescent bulb (Cfr).
1759737
Not sure why the material says it is plastic . It appears to be more ceramic base than plastic. It is a solid lamp.
1672579
Not being a metallurgist, I cannot say for sure, but it appears to be nothing but stainless steel. The aluminum looks to be entirely sandwiched in the base and not exposed anywhere.
764049
I guess the arms are metal but the lamp is plastic. I wasn't so thrilled with it but it will do.
2111229
It's metal. I ordered the silver which isn't as shiny as chrome. Looks more like brushed nickel but a little shinier. I installed it in my kitchen along with a dimmer and it looks and works great. Very easy installation. Length of cord (height from ceiling is easily adjustable)
224830
As far as I can tell, the stand itself is metal. I think if it was resin it would be much lighter. This is very heavy, and feels totally like metal.The lamp itself is very sturdy, and when lit is quite lovely. We are very pleased with this lamp. Nothing about it seems cheap...not even the base.Hope this helps. Of course, Amazon always takes returns...so you don't have to worry...but we really like it.
241554
Did not rust, but, I do not believe it is solid copper, maybe an alloy or a good plating. Had it out from May through September in Boston area for two years, no problems.
224832
The lamp stand is metal and is quite heavy. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality for the price
1711027
It is lightweight, so I think it is aluminum -- steel would be much heavier. It hasn't rusted at all.
1166480
I think it is a rather inexpensive cast aluminum. Won't rust, but not very strong.
1360034
The finish is dark bronze but I don't know what type of metal it is. I do know I LOVE THE LAMP!
1153509
This lamp is not very heavy. I believe it is either brass plated plastic or tin. I really am not sure. It sounds like metal when you tap on it, but that could be the plating.
494250
It doesn't seem to be stainless to me - has a flat finish. Could be aluminum but it seems a bit heavy. Could also be some type of alloy but I'm not sure. It does have the heat transfer properties of aluminum.
33364
It appears to be aluminum and I haven't seen any rust so the manufacturer may have changed materials. Sorry I can't be more helpful...