Disclaimer, I had to return this product because for what I wanted to use it - as a wall light fixture for my book nook, it wouldn't work.  BUT, I love the construction and the look of it.  It is sturdy.  I got it in the brushed nickel (silver instead of bronze) and it would've been a perfect compliment to a hammered metal coffee table that I already own.  It would have tied the entire room together, but alas, I had to return this beauty.