This lamp works exactly like a photography lightstand…Each joint has a thumbscrew to loosen when you want to change the angle, and then to tighten to lock it in place. We had one of these lanps when I was a kid, but the joints got loose and floppy and it wouldnt hold the angles. This design is a huge improvement. 

Lamp is matte black, and “brass” metal is pretty bright. Not gold, but more orange-y. I may put something n the metal to “age” those parts and tone them down. 

Good looking lamp that is well designed for function. Shade style gives a nod to the sixties without being a direct reproduction. 

Unfortunately this is packed in preformed styrofoam. Great for shipping, terrible for the environment and a mess to clean up.