Is this fixture made of cast-aluminum? If not, what is the metal? And is the "glass" plastic, or true glass?
505136
It appears to be aluminum, glazed with bronze paint and the glass appears to be glass - it is not separated from the metal frame - and if not glass, it is a well done plastic. I have received several neighbor atta-girl comments.
505137
The metal is NOT cast aluminum. A magnet sticks to it, so the metal is probably carbon steel. It is copper colored, but I cannot determine if that is paint or plating (I speculate paint.) The "glass" is indeed glass. One of the panels in one of the units I bought had a small chip in it but that edge is covered so I did not return it, since it did not detract from the truly beautiful appearance. This is a high quality product and I consider it quite satisfactory.
505138
The glass is glass. Don't know what the metal is however I returned it - not because of anything other than it is very very small. The measurements they list are misleading. Great looking item but expect it to be smaller than you may think it is.
505139
Its glass, frosted kind of a tan color. The metal is probably aluminum. I have 3 of the sconces and 2 of the post mounts. People are always complimenting me on them. If you buy the post mounts buy a base for pillars though. They are a good value, but they are made from the typical materials one would find in any comparable product.
1578261
It is metal with plastic on the inside as it protects the glass from breaking even the fixture is assembled. Mine has not leaked....ever.
1611880
The base and column are metal, however the shade is plastic. Even though, it is till a nice looking piece.
369053
As far as I can tell it is glued in place to the adjustment block inside the sight. Its not glass but i believe its acrylic which actually has superior light transmission than glass. Your typical glass is only about 70% effecient where as acrylic can be up to 90% The sight body is anodized aluminum.
2243603
The entire fixture, (glass shade and metal cap) is 10". The glass shade is probably 6.5.
385355
Hi, The beautiful Dragonfly lamp works with 2 bulbs x 60 watts. Certainly the lamp is made in real glass, we do not sell plastic. Thank you
888702
I can only say mine is round and came that way. I can not answer for anyone else. Once mine was hung you can't tell it is plastic. For a real fussy person this might be "not good". For me and the purpose of the light and the price, I am satisfied with it. If you want glass then go shop for a high priced one.
594330
Shades are plastic actually. And it is not very study one. Funny enough, there was warning in the package that don't use bulbs over some wattage, otherwise plastic will melt :). The poles are some metal, not sure if it is brushed steel.
54278
The base and stand are aluminum, the actual lamp part is plastic. I've moved it all over the house depending on where I'm working and it seems to be sturdy. The base is heavy enough to withstand my two young grandsons without tipping over. Hope it helps.
764049
I guess the arms are metal but the lamp is plastic. I wasn't so thrilled with it but it will do.
1418695
The one's I bought were glass. Installed and works great. I did have to re-alight , they were too high.
1599090
Plastic. The whole thing is plastic. BTW, I have since had the same problem with every one of my OttLite lamps (6): base eventually starts making a buzzing noise ( possibly something gets loose in the base).
2228959
The shade is NOT made of glass, but a heavy plastic material. Not cheap looking/feeling. It takes 2 bulbs. I am very happy with the ones I bought.
981777
I ordered mine about a year ago. Never thought about it possibly being plastic, and after examining it closely the only indication to me that it may be plastic is that when tapped on, it sounds more plastic-y than glass. I would guess that my lamp weighs about 30 lbs...if that is any indication.
2228957
I think the shade is thick glass. It's possible that it could be a thick resin, but it certainly has the look of glass. It does not look cheap or thin. It looks very nice. It has 2 bulbs. Each operated with a pull chain.
954714
It's plastic. They look absolutely beautiful lit up at night. I get lots of compliments on them. (I got two)
388016
the lamp is mostly plastic, (does put out good light) the stake is aluminum about 22 in long out of the ground ht