This lamp has the potential to be lovely.  However, the first one we received wouldn't screw together at the base.  The bolt was bent and there was a dent in the base.  We ordered a replacement and it was much better, however, the base isn't heavy enough and the lamp doesn't stand straight.  In our case, we decided to keep it because it is behind something and you can't see that we have shimmied it up with cardboard.  For the price, the quality could be quite a lot better, but it is attractive.