You get what you pay for! Im not really happy with this lamp, however, I am delighted with Jeff of the Customer Service line based out of Oregon. I have always hesitated to shop-on-line for fear of items that are not as they appear on the page. This lamp is not easy to assemble and to have the vertical pole straight and not askew. The table section looks like a piece of pressboard that is painted black right down to the "grain" of plywood. Then, 2 weeks later the 3 way switch does not work. ... NOT happy!  One of the main selling points for me was the 3 way switch as I enjoy reading. In one conversation Jeff refunded the money, I do not have the hassle of having to return the lamp and I can shop for something a bit more "sturdy" and pleasing to my eye. Im giving this experience 3 stars for the helpful Service Dept, and a timely reimbursement without the hassle of returning the item. I will give on-line Wayside another try.