After looking at many lamps like this I decided to try this one as it has a distinctive beehive shade .  When it arrived, it was a nice surprise that it was weighted properly to keep it stable.   It is a good size for a living room / den or study area and fits in well as it doesn't overwhelm the room.  The shade is white inside and holes on the top of the shade so that the light casts down and glows upwards which is a nice touch.  The shade is adjustable so you can swing it to focus light away or closer to you.  Love it as a reading lamp - love it as a value alternative to Restoration Hardware prices or name designers.   The switch is on the cord.  The cord is not as long as I would have liked but isn't short.    I'll be buying a second one now that I have seen it's quality.