It does exactly what it's supposed to. The cord is nice and long, and it's quite easy to install. My only issue is that it looks a little cheap. The way it's packaged means that the shade itself is rolled up, and then clips onto two metal rings and velcros together. It's a clever way to use less packaging (which is more eco friendly (yay!)), but the clips are visible and it looks a little tacky. Otherwise, it's a very nice lamp.