The lamp needs to extend over the book resting in my lap without the base tipping over. Is it tip-less? Thanks, reading does take direct light! jo
1483559
The lamp extends 7" beyond the base, is that enough for you? This lamp lights up my keyboard nicely as I type this.
1483560
I think it depends on the distance. The base is pretty substantial, I doubt it would tip unless it was super extended
1483561
The base will support the weight of the lamp as long as the entire base is resting on a horizontal flat surface. The arm of the lamp will extend approximately 24 inches from the point at which the arm is connected to the base. When the is done, the arm is approximately 6 inches above the surface of the desk. So the way the question was phrased, I am not sure that your question was answered in total. But yes, if used properly the lamp will not tip.
1296318
NO, the lamp only adjusts to about a 90 degree position. further lowering is prevented by one of the balance arms. i also recommend adding a lamp dimmer to the cord, if that is a feature that you might like, since it comes with only an on/off switch. melissa byars' answer is incorrect for this lamp.
954774
The lamp should be positioned so that the light shines directly on the page or item that the customer is viewing. For some customers that may not be a direct beam onto the page. It may take some adjustment to find the right placement, depending on any visual issued the user may have.
1341337
We have ours in our bedroom, against a wall, but not mounted to the wall so they have never "tipped". However I would NEVER have a bookshelf in a house with small children not mounted to a wall. This is extremely dangerous and children have died from a bookshelf falling on them. Not worth the risk. Mount it to the wall.
403038
I don't think it's bright enough to read by. It's really just a nice, low light that brightens up any dark areas you may have in the room. I originally bought it exactly for that purpose but liked it so much anyway that I decided to keep it lol! Keep looking if you really want something to read by but if you want a nice, trendy looking lamp, this is a good buy =)
2031535
sorry, I have moved and the lamp is packed. But the lamp is very small. Can not use as a reading lamp on a side table. This lamp is more of a accent piece. The lamp is handsome, but very small.
590948
Yes, it's bright enough to read by, if it isn't located too far from the page. I have mine about 30" above my computer keyboard and it is quite bright. It gets on the hot-ish end of warm, but not so hot you can't touch it. And it uses batteries somewhat quickly, so I recommend either Enoloop rechargeables or the accessory power supply, depending on your placement needs. I think of this as wide-angle task lighting, not room lighting, so if you have dark corners, it helps a lot; for illuminating a dark room, not so much. HTH.
80019
I have mine in the living room by my reading chair. Very nice lamp. Utilizes a 3 way bulb so I can adjust the amount of lighting.
1592946
The lamp has two settings. Both are limited in how much area is lighted up. The larger setting spreads light about a foot, maybe 18". It is very targeted. The second setting spreads light about 6-8". I like my lamp. It's easy to adjust the aim to just what I need to read. I got one for my elderly father-in-law and he loves it.
2096115
No, I don't believe this lamp will tip easily. It is very well balanced and has just enough "heft" to it that I believe it will do just fine on your bookcase headboard.
1053455
Our lamp sits on a bare floor and is very stable, never any problem with tipping or unsteadiness. I think it would also do well on a short-shag rug or braided rug as well. Very white, clean light--seems a bit bluish at first, but a real joy to read or do work under.
1053453
I think the lamp is weighted well. When I extend the arm out fully with the second (upper) pole on the same side of the main (bottom) pole as the head of the lamp, it does lean slightly, but it's still secure. To prevent the slight lean, I use the lamp with the second (upper) pole on the opposite side of the main (bottom pole) from the head of the lamp - this is how it's shown in the listing image here on Amazon. Hope that makes sense.
1506019
The main pole itself does not adjust. The arm that the reading light is on is flexible and can be bent up and down or twisted somewhat left or right. I like this light so well that I bought two of them, one next to my recliner and one that I have at the end of my sofa. The top lamp is tall enough that it does not reflect on my TV screen and I can adjust the lower arm for reading or eating.
1997819
There are two points of motion on this lamp. it can be tilted at the base (so as to lean forward) and it can also tilt where it "L's" (the main hinge at the top of the picture). Thus it allows you to keep the base in one place and lean the frame towards you while keeping the light fixture itself perfectly parallel to the desk. It is quite clever and works extremely well to reduce glare from the pages being read. It is definitely worth it if you read as much as I do (in school studying 10+ hours a day) because my eyes don't get tired or strain near as fast!
1390292
This lamp is beautiful. You don't need light to read a Kindle....at least I don't. I can't remember about the older ones but I think you should be OK. Just think of this lamp as more ambient light than reading light for books.
2096116
With it's low center of gravity this lamp does not tip. We have had one for over a year and it has never tipped but we don't use the arm extension very often. We just needed the low profile. The base is nicely weighted but for use on a bookcase headboard would depend how you would use it. If you leave the arm extended it would be fine but to reach up and move the arm each time, I am not sure. If you grab it at the hinge point and move it, I don't think there would be a problem, but if you are expecting to grab it at the light bulb base and move it without the base moving, it would not work for you. Hope this helps. With it's low center of gravity this lamp does not tip. We have had one for over a year and it has never tipped but we don't use the arm extension very often. We just needed the low profile. The base is nicely weighted but for use on a bookcase headboard would depend how you would use it. If you leave the arm extended it would be fine but to reach up and move the arm each time, I am not sure. If you grab it at the hinge point and move it, I don't think there would be a problem, but if you are expecting to grab it at the light bulb base and move it without the base moving, it would not work... » Read More With it's low center of gravity this lamp does not tip. We have had one for over a year and it has never tipped but we don't use the arm extension very often. We just needed the low profile. The base is nicely weighted but for use on a bookcase headboard would depend how you would use it. If you leave the arm extended it would be fine but to reach up and move the arm each time, I am not sure. If you grab it at the hinge point and move it, I don't think there would be a problem, but if you are expecting to grab it at the light bulb base and move it without the base moving, it would not work for you. Hope this helps. « Show Less
614333
It generally only provides enough for one side of the book, but that also depends on how bright you like it for reading. I like a lot of light but my husband feels it provides enough light for both pages of a hardcover book. Additionally, it is very easy to adjust. Easier than my other book light.