I love the two Abou 57# floor lamps.  Base is heavy and very safe.  Love the brass shade.  Depending on light bulb used, I can still you my dimmers on these lamps.  My husband had no problem putting lamps together.  These lamps replaced taller lamps with an up-light and a down-light.  My ceiling now looks higher with a smaller floor lamp.  Very solid safe base and brass shade is well made.