This is a sturdy, classy looking floor lamp. I have 5 others that are the same style. This one would be better if it used 2 bulbs instead of just 1. It has a 3 way switch that is really flimsy. My father-in-law is an electrician so when the switch wears out (which it will thus the 3 stars) can replace it. So, I took a star away for the one light bulb and one for the switch. The way it shines the light up and the color of the lamp shade makes this a lovely addition to any room. This works particularly well if you have a room that has lighting problems, and you need a light in an area where you cannot hang a light fixture. Our last house had a large room with a vaulted ceiling and 2 tiny fixtures. We redid it and added canned lights which made a huge difference. These can help if you don't have the budget for canned lights.