This floor lamp was a bit challenging to assemble but is a cute addition to my studio size condo. The shade is tiltable, the arm tilts and swivels as well, and I really like that the dimmer switch is where the arm meets the stand, easy to reach from my chair. It would be overwhelmed in an area of large furniture but in my condo is just right. The graceful arc goes well with my table too. The lamp is 100 watt max but I use it more as an accent light, and 100 watts is enough to read by anyway. It is fairly sturdy, not totally solid but not flimsy either. The shade is linen type, off white with darker cross threads.