My favorite features of this lamp are: The super-heavy base, rotating shade, and the remote control. I didn't want the light to shine down on me while I sat in my chair and was able to turn the shade so it shines only on the wall. Then I leave it on the lowest brightness at a warm glow. It was a breeze to assemble and the remote paired easily with the lamp. The base weighs a ton, so I'm not worried that it will tip over.