My favorite feature of this lamp is that it has three separate shades that are controlled independently, meaning you can use just one, two or all three at one time. The shades bend up, down and sideways, so you have a lot of control in directing the light. I currently have this lamp set up in a bedroom that does not have a ceiling light and it does a great job with illuminating the room. The base is heavy, making the lamp very sturdy. I also really like that the shades are metal, not plastic. I have owned a similar lamp with plastic shades for many years and the shades are now cracked and faded. One doesn’t have to worry about that happening with this lamp. Overall, I am pleased with this lamp and recommend it.