It was even better than expected. I love the elegant yet quirkiness of this lamp! 2 VERY important things to consider though...He can only be placed in a right facing position. This might be an issue for some, especially if you want 2 that are facing each other. Also, the only switch is on the cord which can be very inconvenient since the cord will typically run behind your table (especially as a bedside lamp). I just feel, for the cost of this lamp, the manufacturer could have included a simple switch on the light post as well. Overall, very pleased with this purchase.