I'm not as pleased with it as I hoped.  From the picture when I ordered it, I thought the pole would be bronze or brass--not black.  I guess you could say it was very well packed--I couldn't get into it and had to call a friend to help me.  It does seem to be very sturdy, and I'm sure it will last.  The light switch is peculiar.  I was expecting two separate switches--one for each lamp.

All in all, out of 10, I'd rate it a 7!  In stars, I'd give it a 3.