What is max. Watt bulb that can be used safely with this shade? I don't like to use 40-Watt bulbs in floor lamps. Just so useless. Thanks!
1014500
I use a CFL 23 watt bulb which gives the equivalent brightness of a 100 watts with old fashion bulbs.
1014501
Hi. I use a 28 watt florescent bulb, which is the same as a 60 watt. But I don't recall any limit. With the open style, an no building up of heat, I think it is safer than most.
1836352
I use a 40 watt bulb, and it casts a nice warm glow. I have to warn you that I bought one for myself and one sent to a friend. Both lamps were very poorly packaged and cheaply made. I sent mine back for a replacement, and even the replacement was a bit damaged. I kept it; it's a good enough lamp for the price, but know that you may have to re-thread the lampshade or iron out some dents. That said, I've had the lamp for a while and it has performed well and if I turn the dented side to the wall, it looks pretty nice too.
653695
I use at 15 watt light bulb and a clip on shade. It also looks cute with a silicone dipped bulb and no shade.
769518
I use the 53 watt bulb, not really sure the shade size, but I'm satisfied with the lamp it's self. It was an awesome buy.
1357512
I found them at my local hardware store (Orchard). The 'candelabra' type of bulb will fit. However I tried a larger wattage (slightly - their manual says 25w max - I found that 40 would work without it getting too hot). The light is still not bright enough to be very useful.
714014
I purchased a 60W T bulb. Because of the material the shade is made out of, I wouldn't go with a regular light bulb. But that's just me, I'm sure a lower watt regular could work. Hope that helps.
666464
I have used a 100 watt in it for a long time and then I got a chrome played 75w bulb (totally worth it) which made the light not as bright due to the chrome. That's the last thing you have to consider with the high watt bulbs, will you really want to sit under it? It's so bright I get headaches from regular bulbs
304765
A regular 40-60 watt bulb will work in this lamp. It might require clicking the on knob more than once for the light to come on but that does not bother me. I love the lamps. Bought them for a bedroom and they look very nice and are a very sturdy well made lamp:)
1415577
I used a 150 watt bulb without a issue. By the way, you can get this at Mennards for a lot less.
2057227
thanks for the replies but im getting contradicting answers..main reason i want to know if its possible to use a higher wattage bulb or even hid
882534
Must be an error. We use a 60 watt. By the way, we love this lamp. The shade is real glass (not plastic). It's a lovely piece!
1091250
I believe our bowl came with a 15w bulb already fitted (screw-in thread) but they will take 25w also. Personally I don't think this lamp needs wattage that high. Grab the 15w bulbs and they'll do great.
1534663
I use 60 watt Clear (incandescent) light bulbs. I prefer those because of the way the light is cast. I have never seen them with flourescent bulbs or standard opaque bulbs, I just know that the light (to me) cast off all of my lamps is better and more crisp with a clear, incandescent bulb. I am not at home to check at this momennt, but I am fairly certain 60W is the maximum/recommended wattage. It sends out lots of light. In addition, I get so many compliments on these lamps, I wish I had more of them!!!
1887185
I wrote down "T190 watt came with new lamp." I put in a GE heavy duty 300 watt T2.5 bulb type. R7 base. 120 volts. It was from another, practically identical halogen lamp we got several years ago. That other lamp does have a sticker stating 300 watts max. This light you're looking at has a sticker inside the top saying not to use more than 190 watts. That wasn't bright enough for me. I know they burn hot. We do not have it near draperies, and I prefer to not leave either halogen lamp on when we leave the house. But, with 300 watts, it is good light. My older lamp has a click type little dial for low or high. This new one, which we've had since July 30, 2013, has a dial type knob, to select highest range to off. But, I still use the wall switch to really turn it off when I am done in my computer room.
1111990
Our lamp came with 40 watt, which is just right for us. It is on a dimmer, so one can manage the brightness that way. I prefer to stick to the wattage provided for safety reasons, as well.
1665045
No, I don't think that would be safe. The housing is plastic and it has a warning for a 40 watt bulb max.
658384
It can use up to a 150 watt bulb. I found it too bright as I just wanted it over my reading area. I use a 75 watt instead.