you get what you pay for. the lamp is inexpensive. it is flimsy. however, it is nice the shade as diffuser to hide bulbs. the assembly instructions are not great. it's a challenge to put base part of lamp together. boxes arrived torn, beat up, impossible to use to ship lamp back. we have the lamp in the corner were it will not be touched or knocked so we will keep it. too much of a hassle to return 

Pros: illuminates large space, diffuser to hide bulbs, the dimensions work well for our space. 
Cons: not that sturdy, chintzy, poor assembly instructions