I love how sturdy this is, I like the metro look I was going for, and theyd be cool for a photo shoot. I bought two, and both had a very sturdy base and very easy to assemble. Really nice toe-click switch, but I use smart bulbs in them. My only issues were there are some inconsistent spots in the glass frosting, not a lot of light output because of the cover (my bad for not thinking about that), and you screw on the cover, so theres not really an option to swap it for  anything else. Other than those tiny issues, I love these lamps and they really are perfect for the transitional theme of my new place. After years of Walmart floor lamps, Im pretty jazzed about these. Worth the money! A. No tilting, no issues, STURDY BASE.