It was purchased for a guest room to provide a really good reading light.  My house mate seems to be very happy with it. And that is what matters most!


Pros: It WAS a good value, and very easy to put together. AND, the specialty lamp bulb came with it!
Cons: I do wish the finish were a little better quality on the base, and it would be nice to have a lamp hood mate of metal instead of plastic. But it does seem to provide good value for the money.