I love the tripod base - but I hate the sheer silk shade. It's too see through - showing all of the internal components even down to the wattage. However, for the price, I love the style of the base enough that I am willing to find a new shade to replace the sheer one. It isn't the best quality - but the quality fits the price. It's a touch wobbly and very lightweight, but aside from the sheer shade, it's a really sharp looking piece so you don't notice that it's cheap.