I received the lamp in a timely manner.There were several holes punched in the packing on the outside, however it didn't damage the lamp. I got the white lamp, and it goes very nicely in my family  room. I have a sectional sofa, and it fits just right in back of the curve. The base is heavy enough that it is stable. It is quite tall, but I have raised ceiling -so it is perfect for us.The lamps can be moved somewhat to direct the light.It was not difficult to assembly, but a second pair of hands would help. We are very pleased with our purchase.

Pros: You can control amount of light with the dimmer.
Cons: If you have a lower ceiling, you might have a problem with the height.