This lamp looks really neat when it is lit. The quatrefoil pattern is a stand out.  When it isn't lit, the shade just reads boring black. The base is pretty heavy but the curved arm and shade mechanism are not as sturdy as they could be.  I am using this in a reading room where children will not often  be present so I don't have to worry about rough handling.
My husband really lies the effect and it was reasonably priced so we went for it.  It also accepts a 3 way light bulb which is great.