very well made - heavy, sturdy, and eye-catching - adds an element of visual interest in an otherwise ordinary office space.  lamp shade tilts slightly to aim light where needed but is firmly attached to hold it's position.  inside of shade is white so a 40 watt bulb casts ample light - it's definitely a reading/task lamp, not an ambient light source.  only drawback (which is minor) is that the on/off switch is located on the cord instead of the lamp itself.