I love this lamp. It's highly functional,  lighting up my whole bedroom with light that doesn't cause glare. The smaller light is great for reading and can be directed where I need it, again without glare. The dimming features allow me to adjust the lighting to my current need. The light stand with it's simple lines and introverted presence somehow really adds to the ambiance of my bedroom without announcing it's existence with distracting ornamentation. I looked at a lot of lights before I chose this one and I'm very happy with my purchase.