I'm really so very picky about the lighting in my home.  My husband would live in a cave, if he could.  And, me, I'm frugal.  So spending money on a lamp that I don't absolutely love is really hard to do.  This lamp is perfectly industrial modern at a GREAT price!  It works well as a desk/task lamp because the shade is metal and directs the light completely downward (with just a few vent holes at the very top).  I used a vintage Edison bulb for a little more subtle style.  I think my favorite part is the arching element.  It really gave a simple desk setting the appeal it needed.