Warm light, very good for accent but bright enough that it can serve (as long as it is not the sole source of light).  Solid construction, putting it together is a snap (though be careful not to drop the light bulb when you unpack it). The top looks like glass, though it is not.  The dimmer switch is lit, which is great because you can find it easily in the dark, even though it is in the floor.  Many people have complained about it, but since I put the light in a corner it does not really bother me.  We got two, one arrived, we are waiting for the other.  Once we have both, we may buy more!