Nice looking lamps, bought two of them, although the first one arrived damaged, it was replaced right away. The connections where you tighten to hold the angles in place do not feel like metal - I think they are plastic with metal paint. (I have Ikea floor lamps that are similar and those angle connections are much more solid.) These spots are much weaker than they should be so not sure how long these will hold up. I got them on sale, but would have been more disappointed if I paid full price.