have had the lamp for a few months. This lamp was very easy to assemble. It is very sturdy. The. On off switch  a floor switch which you step on to turn on and off. It is very convenient. The lamp gives of good light. The only  draw back is that when the lamp is illuminated the  shade is translucent so yuh. An see the light bulb inside. I was not expecting this when I  got the lamp.  It is an interesting look but probably not for everyone.