OREInternational 6962BK 5 Arm Arch Floor Lamp, Metal, Black

We expanded the size of our dining room table which meant the existing ceiling light/fan was no longer centered over the table and did not give off enough light. The arched floor lamp seemed to be the ideal solution.It arrived in good condition - everything is wrapped in plastic so there were no scratches. Assembly was fairly easy and straightforward. The only part that was not clear in the instructions was the large silver "cup" attached to the supporting pole. This needs to be placed in the large opening in the base, open side up so the pole can fit inside. At first I had the cup inverted and while I was able to attach the pole, things were not so stable. This will make more sense if you purchase the unit and assemble it.I was careful about bending the arms - I believe if you try to bend them too much they may kink - they are not gooseneck, they are solid metal tubing.Once assembled, it looks pretty awesome and the amount of light the included 40 watt bulbs put out is very bright. Thankfully the included dimmer tones things down. We ended up turning the shades upward so the light reflects off the ceiling. It is still bright when turned up all the way. The dimmer is great for creating the right amount of ambiance at out dining room table.I'm giving this 5 stars because of the combination of relative ease of assembly, the amount of dimmable light it produces, its overall appearance, and the relatively low price.

Well this item was bought some time ago so perhaps it's different now....of course I've no idea... but the one we got is still going strong and its great and retro styled very sturdy. It's been moved around a few homes and the thing is still perfectly fine with the assembling, disassembling... It's a great light. We ended up getting LED bulbs for it. Sturdy light. Bulky footprint. Note big base size. If it's still made as it was when we bought it, aint nothin ganna accidentally knock it over. Not a big excited dog or roomba attack or earthquake (unless its a big one and may that not happen)

Great floor lamp for $70. That's the key, though. For the price, I couldn't find better. However, it's not the best.Pros:1. Cheapest arc floor lamp around, but really interesting design.2. 5 lamps with swiveling shades allows for fairly versatile lighting setups.- I didn't want a lot of light on the tv, so I have two lamps facing the corner between the wall and ceiling, two facing the walls and one in the center facing down. Excellent coverage without being harsh.3. Stable and sturdy design.4. Inconspicuous base can be hidden easily.Cons:1. Mine was packaged fine, but it still has chips and nicks in it. Must have shipped from the factory in that condition. I did have a ding on part of the center joint, but fixed it with a flathead. That I chalk up to FedEx's gorillas.2. Overall build quality is low, though you won't notice it once assembled and in place. The knob is sticky on mine, and the shades feel flimsy. Not bad enough for me to deduct any stars though.3. Uses small bulbs. Not an issue for me, but I'm hoping to find some small CFL bulbs to match the rest of my apartment.Overall:Great lamp for the $70 I paid. In black, you can't see the nicks and scratches and somewhat cheap build. It offers great light coverage, with some flexibility in arrangement.

I purchased this lamp over 8 months ago, and it still works great. Before you consider this item, though, make sure your ceilings are high enough. Our ceilings are extremely high, so this was not an issue for us.This lamp had to be assembled - my husband made it look easy. Ours came with light bulbs - they're kind of hidden in the box, so make sure you don't throw them away. The dimmer-type switch makes it easy to turn the light to the brightness you require. For those of you who aren't used to incandescent light bulbs, I will warn you that you can get a bit warm in the summer sitting on the couch under this light. In the winter, it's great! I suppose one could simply change to a different bulb type, if they didn't want the heat. Or, put it in a corner of a room, where it doesn't hang above furniture.My only complaint is that my 'arms' have to be straightened every so often to keep them evenly spaced. This probably won't be an issue for most people, but our couch has the flip-up cushion that hides a fold-away-table. When we flip the cushion up, it bumps the lamp, causing the arms to readjust themselves. I wish there was a way to tighten the arms, so that they would be more stationary.The base is heavy, so this lamp is not 'tippy'. That's not to say that I would recommend any floor lamp around young children, as children have a habit of climbing and exploring in unpredictable ways - this lamp works great behind furniture until the kids outgrow their shinanigens. For regular use; however, this is a very sturdy & stable floor lamp anywhere you would choose to place it. If it gets bumped, the arms may sway a bit, but it seems very stable. It's not 'top heavy.'I should also mention that the base, while sturdy, isn't as attractive as the rest of the lamp. It's not an issue for us, due to where we've placed the lamp. I wouldn't say it's ugly, it's just kind of... well, not decorative? I wouldn't hesitate to have it show in my home, because I'm more about comfort than looks, but if you're more artistic than I am, the base of this lamp just isn't going to trip your trigger. Although, I'm sure someone with artistic talent could find a creative way to conceal it :-)We have been asked where we got this lamp, so we have recommended it to others. We use it regularly and are very happy with it. A lot of light with a very small 'footprint'. Do be careful who you order this from. While ours arrived in perfect condition, we have heard of others who were not so lucky. So, make sure whoever you order from packages thing well & has a good exchange/return policy - check those seller ratings before you order this one :-)