I’m loving this Demerrick floor lamp. It does give off a very bright light with the enclosed light bulb, (you get 2) which I’m loving after just having cataract surgery but be warned don’t look directly into it as it’s as bright as the sun. I have it right next to my Wayfair chair where I can curl up and enjoy reading. Base of lamp very heavy to keep from tipping over and no lampshade to obstruct view past the light. Glass shade can be wiped with a microfiber cloth.