Heavy base, so the lamp is nice and stable.  I liked the finish and the ability to adjust the lamp height somewhat.  The lampshade is well constructed -- it came with a slight dent out of the box, but I was able to easily push the fabric back into place without leaving a mark.  The cord is several feet long, and I appreciate not having to connect to an extension cord.  The only thing that makes it not quite a 5-star product is that the lamp trunk isn't 100% straight.  Even hand tightening it as tight as I can, the trunk lists slightly.