What is the best lightbulb to use with this lamp? I don't want it to be too big or bright, or stick out at all...thanks!
1959771
I use a regular night light bulb. It fits perfectly and looks like the center of the flower. I also get them in a soft white so it is not too bright. When my granddaughter spends the night we use this light in her room and she sleeps just fine with it an all night. It is a beautiful light.
1959772
when we got the lamp in the mail and opend it already had the bulb in it so i cant only say that it is a decent size bulb and produces just enough light to make a great night stand light.
1888150
A 40 watt worked for me -- and I like dim lights to preserve the rods in my eyes. So, you must have a dud if the bulb is tightly screwed and there isn't any packaging blocking the electrical connection. My lamp was packed in a messy kind of paper and I used compressed air to blow all the gunk out of the socket.
843454
It is smaller but I wouldn't have another one. A regular bulb will fit but it looks awful because it sticks out from under the shade. However, I had the smaller bulb in mine and it melted into the lamp. There was no way to even remove the bulb, everything melted together!
105153
Be sure the lightbulb in the base is okay, and not loose. We had to leave our lamp on for a long time before the contents would flow. Also, contact the company as they were good about replacing the first lamp we received. We were told the lamps do not ship well in cold weather, but the second lamp has been fine.
1982601
I just got my lamp this past December. I have tried it using gelish and kiss brands. Both brands worked perfect with this lamp.
141182
I could not find an Edison bulb, so am using a long (4" x 1/2") tubular bulb. I love my lamp and could not be happier with it. I hope you enjoy yours.
1141726
I have always used an LED bulf with this lamp...Love the lamp...I use a curly coiled LED...not a lot of electricity for the concentrated light...I read by this lamp a lot
723011
New bulb that came with lamp was definitely not bright enough and burned out quickly.had a bulb from pkg bought just before old lamp died. And put that in. Very little trouble putting it in. Much brighter. Lamp leans slightly, but works fine. Hope this helps.
1975166
You can use a large bulb, 100 watt. I originally gat a three way bulb because it said it was dim able, it is not! Also, you'll want to take a Xanax before you attempt assembly - it is impossible, and once you get it partially assembled, you will want to return it. Yet you can't because it won't come apart. It's a beautiful lamp otherwise and the foot pedal is convenient
182209
Just go to Ace Hardware, tell them you need decorative bulbs with a candelabra base. The top can look however you prefer but it needs a candleabra base. It uses a maximum of 60 watts so you can use anything less than 60. A candelabra base is the smallest base there is for light fixtures.
1740146
It depends on the size and type of light bulb. I have three in my kitchen with 200 watt bulbs. However, I had a dimmer switch installed. Therefore I can have it very low light to 600 watts. Regular bulbs will get hot, so another suggestion is to go with a good quality LED bulb. It is hard to find them in higher wattage, but they do exist. They are expensive, but use negligible electricity and last many years. As soon as I can, I plan to replace mine with LED. I know this is a lot of info, but I tried to do my homework before deciding. Hope this is helpful.
681472
Seems to me A19 bulbs are incandescent bulbs. As I remember they run hot. So hot that if you have to change one I always had to let the bulb cool down. I use a CFL bulb and runs barely warm. I have been using the same lamp as yours maybe close to a year and never a problem. Try using a CFL or LED 60W bulb (less energy use and they last a long long time) and I think you will be happy. Sometimes my lamp will stay on from dusk to dawn. The lamp is a great quality lamp and I wouldn't hesitate buying from Boston Harbor. Just a thought!!!!!
558870
It has to be a mini halogen bulb. There are special ones that go with this lamp.
565957
The bulb sockets are not the large. Its the small socket like you would have in a candelabra. A dimmer might not work with the bulbs you mention. Normal use is yes
1122729
D.I.Y projects are the best!!!! So happy to be able to share crafts with others. To answer your question I preferUsing a 40-60 watt regular light bulb (soft) I hope you have a great experience with your project. Good Luck
736005
I use the Verilux natural spectrum compact flourescent bulb which fits like the previous incandescent bulbs. No problem, I like this lamp very much. Here is the link to the Verilux site if you are interested: http://www.verilux.com/compact-fluorescent-bulbs/compact-fluorescent/
870483
We use a 40 watt, candelabra base bulb. We got ours at Target, so it was no problem.