Comments on: I broke my friend's lamp...

Question: I broke my friend's lamp...

ptsampras14 — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:52:48 -0800

I broke my friend's lamp and I am trying to find the closest possible replacement.

It's like a desk lamp but takes a candela E12 bulb. There is no identifying information on it except a sticker which contains:

02/2M
E188266
PORTABLE LAMP
ISSUE NO. BH-93 156.

How can I find this lamp online, or one very similar to it? Here's a link for photos of the lamp and sticker: photos

By: needs more cowbell

needs more cowbell — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:05:38 -0800

How does the glass part connect? Maybe you can replace just that part. For example, I found this piece which is sort of similar.

But also, does your friend know you broke it/have you asked them where they got it/do you know for sure they want a similar replacement?

By: ssg

ssg — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:10:43 -0800

Googling suggests that this is the manufacturer: Allites. They don't have anything like that in their catalogue. Realistically, you aren't likely to find the exact same lamp. You are probably better off offering your friend an appropriate amount of cash to replace it with a lamp they desire (or, if they prefer, just buying something similar at Ikea).

By: ptsampras14

ptsampras14 — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:16:08 -0800

needs more cowbell - Thank you for your suggestion for replacing only the glass part. I am going to measure the diameter of the detachable glass shade and see if I can find a match.

ssg - What did you google to determine Allites is the manufacturer?

By: ssg

ssg — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:46:17 -0800

"E188266" lamp

By: jbenben

jbenben — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:16:19 -0800

Call the company. It's likely they can ship you the part!

By: Rock Steady

Rock Steady — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:55:22 -0800

Before you go to a bunch of trouble, you may want to mention it to your friend. They may be sick of that design and would be happy to get whatever amount of money you'd spend on the replacement lamp to put towards a new, maybe better lamp.

By: missjenny

missjenny — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:11:55 -0800

If you can't find a replacement, get a cool new lamp or a gift card and share this old ikea commercial with your friend :) http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=dBqhIVyfsRg

By: JujuB

JujuB — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:16:04 -0800

If all you need to do it to replace the glass shade, try checking out some of the big box home stores in the ceiling light fan glass shade section. The link is to the first store that showed up in google search.

By: ptsampras14

ptsampras14 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:32:59 -0800

The diameter for the lamp shade is 1 3/16". I am having trouble finding a replacement.