Are the shades metal ? Would the switch be hard to turn for a senior citizen ? Thank you....
778575
Yes, shades are metal and switch turning is easy. There are large black plastic knobs covering the switches so they are very easy to turn on and off.
1074830
I think the base of these lamps are made of a plaster material, I love these lamps ,they are so different and they definitely have 3 way switches,however,if your looking for red shades like I was,there not, they are brown, hope this helps
1952661
yes, they can be a bit hard to turn. My mom had arthritis I her hands, too. She would have difficulty with theses knobs.
29676
I think they will be great!! Ours have only been up for about a month-we have them in our gazebo. It is all open. We love the shades. Good quality.
822267
The switch is not a twist or push switch. It has an on/off position. Each of the two bulbs have there own switch. Outlets are right in the front. We have not regretted buying these lamps.
1105109
Everything is relative. I guess an elderly would find it quite hard to turn, while I don't. But I guess it qualifies as fairly hard to turn. It does not loosen up with time. If it's really hard, maybe you got a bad one.
878135
I believe they are metal. Although I am not possitive. Mine are already installed. I love them. They light up also.
2112626
Yes. It has been a great reading lamp for my 96-year-old. No issues with stability at all.
1446066
There is no on/off switch which is the only thing I dislike about it. I would suggest wiring a wall mount switch if you are handy. Otherwise it is a great lamp!!
1991756
The colors are vivid, but more dark than bright. The metal is more bronze I would say. I bought these for Christmas presents for my parents and my boyfriend's parents. I definitely think they are worth the money, the metal is sturdy. Not those cheap flimsy sets you see every where for $20. Both parents lived them!
2062963
the gray parts are metal, the buttons you step on are metal. the display part has some plastic on it. I'd say it's a 90% metal. Its pretty tough I'm positive it will hold up to any reasonable abuse you give it.
824562
I believe it is plastic with metal frame. In fairness I will say that it's pretty hard to tell - visually at least. They look nice, especially with light on.
555323
The lamps maybe. They are made of some kind of polythelene but the shades could be damaged.
2201906
I believe when I purchased them I also wondered if they could be altered. I don't really recall what I was told so I think to be on the safe side I would call. The only criticism I have with these shades it that the material seems flimsy, but that being said I have had them up for nearly two years and they have worn well.
1591330
The shade is made out of plastic but it is not crapy plastic. It has metal fasteners. The lamps do get warm so don't put anything higher than 40 watt light bulbs. I had mine about a year now and its still like new.
117459
Probably not. At least the ones I have do have cords. However they are easy to use and I rate them highly. There may be an electric option to move the shades. Since I can reach mine easily, the cords are fine. I've had them about 9 months. They are still in good shape. The color is fading on the area that is hit by the sun when rolled up, but it in minimal.
2173764
I have 4 of these lights on my house (in the bedrooms) and the bottom cover is a hard plastic there is no glass on the fixture just metal, plastic and fabric shade that is more tan than cream. I love them! They work well and look a little modern and a little vintage. The only downfall is that the bulbs are snap in and cost 4$-8$ dollars each and also are energy efficient so they start out dim then slowly get brighter. But over all I really enjoy them.