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Help finding table lamps

mac116 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 03:09:11 GMT

This may sound silly, but I cannot seem to find table lamps that will take high wattage/bright 3-way bulbs. My husband and I love to read in the evening, but need more light! Many of today's lamps take only a 60 watt or equivalent bulb. I am looking for lamps that will take 150 watts or higher. Our old lamps were donated because they were out of style. I had no idea how difficult it would be to replace them.

Re: Help finding table lamps

nomless — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 03:12:04 GMT

You could find lamps you like and have them rewires for higher wattage. It's not very expensive.

Re: Help finding table lamps

karlam — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 03:17:19 GMT

Check out overstock.com. Under table lamps you can narrow the search by wattage. If you click on 150w all lamps that can take that wattage will be listed.

Re: Help finding table lamps

mac116 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 03:53:10 GMT

Thanks for the ideas. I'll check it out.

Re: Help finding table lamps

lovesrecess — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 04:21:37 GMT

check Kirklands. I have several lamps from there that take 3 way bulbs

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homedecor1 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 04:46:56 GMT

Jcp online has some great 3way reasonably priced sets.

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mousiegirl — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 05:04:43 GMT

I bought three of these at amazon, they are great.

OxyLED T100 Dimmable Eye-Care LED Desk Lamp (Flexible Gooseneck, 6-Level Dimmer, Touch-Sensitive Control Panel, No Dark Area, No Ghosting, No Glaring, Pure Light)

Re: Help finding table lamps

stevieb — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 05:28:57 GMT

I'd check Homegoods, TJ Maxx and Marshall's. They often have beautiful 'designer' lamps for great prices and are marked with the maximum wattage. I have no idea, but I wonder if use of the new 'curly' bulbs are subject to the same limitations... I use them, but I don't like really bright lights anyway, so it's not been an issue.

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stevieb — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 05:30:08 GMT

On 2/11/2015 homedecor1 said: Jcp online has some great 3way reasonably priced sets.

JCP is a good resource!

Re: Help finding table lamps

cater — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 05:49:18 GMT

I have been looking for new lamps for the living room for three years now and can't find any that are tall enough. I don't care for these lamps on the end table that are so short that you have scoot down to be able to read any thing. Good luck on your search.

Re: Help finding table lamps

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Re: Help finding table lamps

Desertdi — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:10:03 GMT

Are you sure you will still be able to buy 3-way incandescent bulbs? I thought they are being phased out........

Re: Help finding table lamps

wismiss — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:31:41 GMT

A couple of years ago I found some very nice swing arm lamps at Amazon.

I like them very much because when I am reading I can swing the light closer to me and when not reading put it further away. I put a 3-way LED light (kind of expensive) in each and they are good for reading at the high level. I don't know the style of lamp you are seeking, but Amazon has quite a few different offerings.

Re: Help finding table lamps

Scooby Doo — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:35:35 GMT

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GrailSeeker — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:37:19 GMT

I found my lamps on ebay. Three-way bulbs, Dale Tiffany for Antiques Road Show. I've had them a few years now, but they were very reasonably priced, and there were many lamp sellers on ebay.

Re: Help finding table lamps

shoekitty — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 06:21:45 GMT

I was thinking that many of the lamps, lighting fixtures, are all energy saving. I had a remodel done in my bedroom and bath, and many things are not allowed anymore. When I was looking for light fixtures, most have to take LED now, or they max out at 60 watts, Even the toilets have to be water saving. It is okay if have old bigger tanks, and if you want to install one yourself you can. But a contractor is not allowed to install some things that are high usage. They are phasing out of many things.

Re: Help finding table lamps

mac116 — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:55:56 GMT

On 2/11/2015 wismiss said:
A couple of years ago I found some very nice swing arm lamps at Amazon.

I like them very much because when I am reading I can swing the light closer to me and when not reading put it further away. I put a 3-way LED light (kind of expensive) in each and they are good for reading at the high level. I don't know the style of lamp you are seeking, but Amazon has quite a few different offerings.

I am going to check for the 3-way LED bulbs today. That might solve part of my problem. I do like the lamp that you've shown from Amazon too! Thanks

Re: Help finding table lamps

Wind-chill — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 18:46:57 GMT

Pottery Barn

Re: Help finding table lamps

GCR18 — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 06:12:38 GMT

On 2/13/2015 violetta said:
Pottery Barn

That's where I got my lamps. They take 3 way bulbs. I think though, the highest watt is 150.

Re: Help finding table lamps

Fressa — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 18:13:35 GMT

Check out Bed Bath & Beyond and Pier One. I have a local lighting store near me and I found some nice lamps in there that were not expensive.