This lamp solved several issues...A dark corner and a small contemporary living room make for difficult design, but with the height, dimmer function, this was exactly what was needed.  Solid, sturdy (no worries about tipping over) and a beautiful nickel finish.  The arms of the lamp do not intrude, but takes your eye upward where the individual lights spread out across the space.  An added bonus was the reflection of light on the ceiling that goes through the vented bulb covers...