The lamp is sturdy and well made. It definitely has the modern and minimalistic look. Be mindful when you leave it on carpet, it does tend to tip over especially if the light is positioned a certain  way. The buttons on the lamp blend on well with the rest of it's body. Lamp is only bright enough for use in office or reading, it is not intended to light up the entire room. It is not bright enough for that, even at it's brightest setting. The remote is larger than I would expect.  It does not come with batteries but I would like to see a smaller and more compact remote for such a modern lamp.