The lamp is well made and easy to assemble. The single screw that secures the top half to the pole of the base is a potential weakness. The worst aspect is the bulbs. The 40 watt clear bulbs do not provide enough light for my situation. Clear bulbs also hurt ones peripheral vision. I am looking for frosted LED lights that put out more lumens without a distracting glare that catches peripheral vision. Dimmable LEDs that fit this critera are not easy to find and I am tempted to return the lamp despite its overall favourable appearance.