I love the look and the practicality.  It fits very well in our small apartment, both in style and its practical design. The style is simple and modern. I bought the brushed steel finish and it and the white shade blend in and don't overwhelm the limited space. You can place it snug to a wall because the upright piece is on one side. It is very stable. It fits in the limited space beside my husband's favorite chair. He wanted better reading light there, but it was hard to find a floor lamp that would fit without looking cramped. This lamp was the perfect answer to our needs