For starters I'm not an overly modern type and more transitional and couldn't resist this lamp since it had some interesting reviews.  This lamp is pretty cool and does work well in a transitional space or modern.  I have it in my mid century modern room on the nightstand and it works very well.  It does seem hot to touch so I think that you need to make sure and always use the appropriate wattage bulb.  I give this lamp a zillion stars!