It's a very nice, modern, sturdy floor lamp. Great for above an armchair, good for reading and adding a light source in a livingroom. I appreciate the handle in the back of the lamp that helps to move the heavy base. One thing I do not like is the placement of the switch on the cord - it would have been better closer to either end of the cord and not in the middle. Overall a very good, pretty floor lamp to set the mood in a space.