Gorgeous lamp! I wanted something very unique and took a chance on this purchase. Im very pleased. When it arrived, I was able to use it in minutes. The hardest part was getting the cord from the center of the lamp in between the reeds. It looks beautiful. Please note that I have a low wattage soft white light bulb, so I dont know how bright it could get, but its a very nice light for watching movies or relaxing. Definitely not the type of light for reading.