This lamp was not at all what I hoped for. The glass top is not clear but a tinted yellow, as well as the bulb included. This made for poor illumination and a very muted yellow light coming off the lamp. The lamp was also much shorter than I anticipated (this may have been my fault for not measuring properly) but I was definitely hoping the height was adjustable. The height it low and honestly a bit awkward. I will say the lamp was sturdy and a nice gold if this is what you are looking for. Unfortunately not for me.