These turned out great. We bought two to put on either side of our couch. Assembly took about 15 minutes and was straightforward, not requiring any extra tools. The ability to direct the lampshade is helpful when you need extra light for reading or want to reduce the direct light when watching a movie. The construction seems sturdy enough but plan to not put any drinks on the table top without a coaster as it looks like it might bubble or peel the laminate.