GLOBE Electric 12641 Architect 32" Swing-Arm Clamp-On Lamp, Black Architect, Finish, LED Bulb Included

The clamp I received with my lamp, unlike what some other reviews have said, was metal -- solid cast aluminum. I have no concerns about it failing.In addition, the lamp articulates well, feels fairly sturdy (while still being light enough), and the switch is a typical rotating post lamp switch with a satisfying click.My main complaint is that the lamp just drops into the clamp and stays there due to gravity. The bottom joint of the lamp has a rolled sheet metal post that fits--with basically no wobble--into the hole in the clamp. This would be fine, if it wasn't for the fact that this is an articulating lamp: I accidentally lift it out of the clamp when pushing the lamp head up and away from my work area.I REALLY don't like having to carefully move the lamp slowly and in a roundabout path just to "retract" it without it falling out of the clamp and wrecking its surroundings. After a week of this silly babying, I modified it like so:1. I bolted a piece of dowel to the bottom of the lamp arm joint (I actually expanded the existing sheet metal post and fit the dowel inside it.)2. In the clamp, I drilled and tapped an M5 hole that pierces the hole the lamp post sits in.3. On the dowel, I filed away a slot all the way around at the height of the newly drilled hole that is wide enough for an M5 screw4. I inserted the modified lamp's new dowel post into the clamp5. I screwed an M5 screw just far enough into the new hole that it captures the dowel.presto! The lamp still spins all the way around, but it only lifts up out of the clamp about a millimeter. Now I can shove the lamp all around without worrying about it falling out of the clamp.I doubt it would be hard for Globe Electric to add this type of screw-in-slot capture mechanism to the base product. Had I not be able to (relatively) quickly fix this issue, I'd give this lamp 3, MAYBE 4 stars.

I got this lamp in October 2022, and it's been a great task lamp. Way better than the strip LED ones that burn out in 6 months.Unfortunately the lamp broke in one spot, and I reached out to Globe regarding their warranty. They immediately sent a new one out and I couldn't be more pleased!

Works as expected. Gives good white light that's easy on the eyes. My only grip is the shade doesn't attach as securely as I'd like and will come off if I move the lamp using the shade. If I grab the lamp above the shade all is good.

Read all the negative comments and all seemed pretty petty at this price point. The reflector does align with two pin and groove points that could ,over time, wear loose. Initially the reflector seems rather secure however I will be installing a few rivets to insure it stays secure as vibrations from other equipment could cause it to shake loose. As for the mounting clamp, it is more than sufficient for the weight and range of motion of the light fixture. I feel it would be rather easy to overtighten and break the clamp but only if you intentionally do so. The weakest link would definitely be the contact point between the fixture and the clamp. To allow for a complete swing this lamp is designed with a simple gravity based, shaft/socket connection. It would have been nice if the bottom of the socket were drilled through allowing for a screw to provide a "lock" point into the bottom of the lamp shaft. Being as the shaft is hollow this is not an easy correction, after the fact. Overall, for my purposes this is exactly what was needed. I can see the noted issues causing a concern if this would have been a more expensive fixture but for the $20 price range what do you expect?

Loved that this light is cheap and flexible. I think its worth the price I paid for the boom and clamp alone, but then comes with an LED bulb to boot (I remember paying $20 a pop when these first came out). Pretty stable, flexible, good reach for the price. Switch only works one way, but wasn't expecting a lot for this. easy to assemble. Good light to examine small parts take photos etc and push out of the way when you don't need it. People complained about the clamp but though the surface is a bit bigger than I was expecting I think this is adequate for something less than 20$. If you are using it to hold anything but the lamp itself I could see it being a problem, but for its intended purpose its perfectly adequate. booms are about 16"x16", max work range about 34". functional work range about 26"

I purchased two of these on the basis of other Amazon reviews. What I received was a product poorly conceived and with sub standard materials1. The “ adjustable” arm fits into the table clamp “base” so loosely that when adjusting it upwards, the entire arm comes loose from the base . I measured the diameters of the clamp tube receptacle ( 13mm ) , and the arm insert which is approx 11 mm. There should be a plastic or nylon bushing if they intended to leave this much of a gap.2. The parts come loose in the box, Ie in the first box, the springs were loose and not installed. This one came with a fluorescent lamp , obviously an Amazon return which Amazon couldn’t bother to check for correct parts. The lamp hood has a type of flimsy bayonet attachment that it is attached to the bulb base. This of course also cannot be tightened more than a little bit because it slips right by the locking tabs and falls off.3. There are two thumbwheel locks on the joints. These do not tighten properly so the lamp will not stay put in any upper position. Upon tightening them they both stripped out. The 8/32 screws are so soft they might as well have used plastic screws .4. The premise of having four springs is that they are supposed to counterbalance the lamp head throughout the full range of travel. However they are sized for extremely lightweight bulbs. If you replace the 9w led bulbs with anything else the head will not stay in place .If these were $5 lamps I would say take a chance and be prepared to make mods to these to get them to work properly. For $25 each they are a complete and utter waste of money.

Súper bonita y de buen tamaño, me encantó pero luego pedí otra y me decía que el envío se retrasó, yo bien emocionada pero no me llegaba y mejor cancelé el pedido 🤦🏻‍♀️ y aún estoy esperando mi devolución, quiero volverla a pedir cuando ya me hagan mi devolución 🫣

La lampara es excelente, de buena calidad de materiales, muy funcional, de largo alcance, fácil de armar, muy buenos acabados, en fin muy buen producto.

This is the second of these lamps I buy. Used by my girls to read in bed. The first one is used on the lower bunk bed, which my daughter enclosed in blankets for privacy. No heat emanates from this LED lamp, so no risk of fire or burning her fingers when moving the lamp head.Second was bought for jealous elder sister who is now schooled from home. It swings easily between her bed and her small desk so she can work/read/study with appropriate lighting.In both cases, the spring system is sturdy enough to hold the lamp head where positioned. No sagging or spring back.Overall, satisfied with both purchases. A bit expensive, but built well enough to be worth it. Would have liked the option of a screw-in base bracket for wall/bedside mounting, but can make one myself.

lighting things up !

DIE LAMPE IST NICHT ZUGEBRAUCHEN. SIE HAT EIINEN KABELSCHALTER UND EINEN AUSLÄNDISCHEN STECKER !!