I wanted a place for people to charge their phone or read a book while relaxing in a corner of the house. This lamp had clean geometric lines and a contrasty dark and light stain that I wanted. It was the easiest flat pack furniture I have ever assembled. It is ok, but I got it on sale. It does the job I want it to too. The included velcro strips to whip the cord to the lamp posts is an off-white color. For better looks, they should be brown.