We were looking for a lamp to use for reading. We'd tried multiple lamps on a table next to the chair but those just didn't work. Tried a floor lamp too but it wasn"t right either. This lamp serves a dual purpose of being a great reading lamp plus being able to use it for up lighting in the room when the reading lamp isn't needed. Looks nice and seems sturdy, One problem though....the middle section of the pole was upside down which made screwing the pole together impossible without cutting the cord to remove it, turn the piece over, turning the part around, restringing the cord and repairing the cord after a trip to the hardware store. Hopefully this was a fluke on one lamp. Pros: Attractive lamp with nice looking globes. Good quality for a nicely priced lamp.Cons: Would have been easily assembled if the middle pole piece had been correctly positioned.