I'm thinking of this for my 10" x 11" office. How bright are the four 40 watt bulbs? Can that be the only light, or do I need a lamp as well?
486999
Single 40W bullbs can produce 600lm light, when 4 bulbs will output 2400lm； However, the lamp shade will reduce 40% light from the bulbs. As the result, I suggest you prepare another lamp which will provide more light if nesseccery.
487000
It's okay, it does throw off a design on your ceiling from the scrolls on the shade. I think you would need additional task lighting on your desk as well. The fixture is beautiful!
487001
We use its in our dining room and it's very bright, very elegant and quite nice to enjoy.
371533
Hi Judith! I use a clear 25watt bulb in mine, and it puts out plenty of light. I dont think I would try a 40watt bulb. Where ever you decide to put the lamp, 25watts will be plenty. I have two in my bedroom. But in the other one I have a 15watt bulb. I hope I helped you out a little bit. :)
2064097
Standard 40 or 60 W bulbs would be fine but they need to be the shorter ones. We are using Utilitech pro LED. Clear bulb no lettering visible. Beautiful. Warm white, 25 W equivalent. Home Depot
86303
no the light is very dim, even two will not be sufficient especially if it is a work space.
51235
Not in my estimation. But that being said, there is no such thing as "too bright" in a garage like work place. I'm not 20 anymore. YMMV. I did have a 50% instantaneous failure rate (the fan quit working) on the two I ordered. In free standing, downward facing open fixtures I'd think that'd be the BEST application for these lamps. Anything enclosed, not so much. They appear to be a first attempt and as such, I think they'll get the kinks out.
1105437
I would use 100W light bulbs at the least if no other light source is available. Also, the light you use must NOT be of the flourescent type. You only really need the required light around the Chrony ;^)
984750
We have the 9 x 10w in a bedroom. I would probably want the 11 x 20w for a bright entry way.
394626
We have 3-60 watt light bulbs in this fixture but we also have other sources of lights (high hats, etc.). In looking at it, I think you could use 3 75 watt light bulbs, if necessary, if you require more illumination. Also, we have them pointed downward, which helps. I think it would work and it looks great.
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I guess that depends on the size of the room. I have it hanging over a rectangular dining table in a very long room that serves as my dining room and living room. It is the only source of light for the "dining" side of that room. I have four 40 watt bulbs in it, and have it on a dimmer. When at full power, it is quite bright.
2046910
No. You would need significantly more light. I would suggest (2) 4-foot bulbs at the very minimum...
1390361
As per the included info paper, I used a short CFL 13w bulb equivalent to 60w incandescent......using on PC workstation desk, its perfect (for me)
2186923
I have 2 of them in a 10 x10 inside patio and it lights it well..they take 60 watt bulb max and mine are on dimmer switch...so depending on size of your room. I would def say you would need 2.
858220
I installed one bulb in a lamp and the light is easily the equivalent of a 100 watt regular bulb. I would use 3 in a dark hall as long as the fixture(s) is not over 10 feet high. They are great and so is the price.
509108
Brightness is personal preference. You might be fine with it, and another person may not be. So unfortunately I'm unable to answer that. keep in mind that the directions explain that the light should not be directly in front of you. So you might want to place the light in the corner of your desk.
533903
It is relatively bright. I bought 3 but 2 bulbs are more than sufficient to light up the dining area. I used to have 6 40-watt bulbs and 6 7- watt bulbs on the chandelier. As far as I c an remember I did not buy a dimmable bulb because I don't have a dimmer switch.
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Max for the light bulb is 60W - for me, not enough for desk work. But, it really is a very, very nice accent lamp for my office.
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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