I definitely saw other floor lamps in retail stores I preferred but they were double the price so I feel this lamp is very good value. Based on the picture I thought it would  be more contemporary instead, it is transitional. (I could see it looking good with many design styles.) The shades are nice but very cream. (Yellowish) I am changing the shades to white. The lamp has many joins that twist together compromising the sturdiness. As long as all joins are tight enough the lamp does stand straight. I think over time, with frequent use, the adjustable arm join would become loose and the arm would sag.