My husband liked these lamps that's why I bought them. I took them out of the box and wasn't too thrilled about the base but I love the shades. So I put them together, placed them on the end tables and then I thought they looked better. They are nice lamps just a little too masculine for my taste. You can use three way bulbs up to 100 watts. I ordered them on a Wednesday and got them on Friday. Delivery with Wayfair is always fast.