I love these lamps! They are substantial enough to hold their own on an entryway, buffet, or side table yet not too large. I do agree with the other reviews saying that they wish the cords were clear, not brown, but I'm planning to use some tape to have the cords follow the backside of the legs of my entryway table so they're less visible and then that won't be as much of an issue. You certainly can't beat the price - these are high quality lamps that I would highly recommend!