I had my eye on this lamp at another store but it was $195 and $29 to ship. This was a DEAL! The base is sturdy and the height is perfect next to our sectional. I love that I can reach over and turn it off from the pole instead of reaching under the shade. The only thing I don't love is the way the shade comes flat for you to build. I had to put the squashed section to the wall. (Loss of one star!)