It's a bit flimsier than I expected, but as other reviewers noted, this can be alleviated by placing a heavy item on the bottom shelf. I appreciate the fact that the cord/plug/light bulb assembly are of American-standard quality, despite the "made in China" proclamation on the outer box. The bulb does not come near the shade at all, the top is open, and the pull chain has a solid action. I was going to deduct a star for the overall flimsiness prior to placing a heavily weighted item on the bottom shelf, but I will re-add the final star for the look and feel of the finished product. It also adds a really pleasing glow to a dark corner with a 40-watt "Soft White" incandescent bulb.