I'm so glad that I purchased this lamp! It was perfect to sit right next to my white vanity to provide some light in the evenings - yes, the base does seem to "tilt" slightly, but it's really not that big of a deal for me - I just lean it close to the wall - it looks completely straight, and I LOVE that each light turns on individually, and can rotate vertically - you can face each shade either up or down - I love it!