This is a very nice lamp! The base is not very large so it doesn't take up a lot of floor space. Each lamp shade has a knob on it (shown in close up picture) so that each one can be turned on individually allowing you choose the amount of light you want by having one, two or all three lights on or off. Each lamp shade pivots, but doesn't not completely pivot all the way around. The instructions are lacking a little bit of detail, but the lamp is pretty easy to put together. This is a really great lamp option if you are looking for a modern floor lamp that is on the smaller side to give really great light without overpowering the space!