Generally pretty nice. Standard sockets mean you can use whatever brightness you need; we put in 100-watt equivalent LEDs, then used a tabletop dimmer for when we don't want it so bright. Tall, with a solid, handsome base. Complaints: not sure how to get the shipping folds out of the shade, and the bulbs are too close to the shade, so you'll have either one or two bright highlights on one of the sides, instead of an overall diffused light. Still, good value, and the hardware seems well-made. Clear instructions, too.