Despite some of the reviews, I like the look of these lamps! They fit perfectly with our "mountain rustic" decor. They seem well-made and look nice on the shelf. The ONLY reason I'm not giving them 5 star is that I wish the switch was on the side of the base and not the bottom. While they seem substantial, I'm not sure how well they'll hold up over time being handled to turn them on and off. Of course, the price point was great for two lamps and I knew about the switch going in. I probably don't use them as much as I'd hoped because of this.