I am torn with this item. On the one hand I like it. On the other is isn't made well. The lamp leans forward with the weight of the shade . The pieces that fit together to make the supporting structure tube are different finishes. I have it sitting in the corner with newspaper folded and stuck under the edge of the base to see if I can live with it that way hidden behind the corner of the sofa. I haven't decided yet. Overall not made very well. This product needs to have enough structure to it that it can hold up the lamp shade without leaning forward.