This lamp is very easy to assemble and it looks as shown in images. It’s modern and sleek looking. It comes with a remote control that you can use to turn on/off and adjust the brightness. The lamp head can also be adjusted to angle in different directions. The high brightness level is very bright. I keep it on a lower setting with a warmer light. I have two of these lamps because I love them. I’ve had them for 2 months and 2 weeks respectively so I can’t speak to longevity but so far so good.