Nicely constructed for an inexpensive lamp from China. I avoid buying things from that country, usually taking my time to shop around and find an alternative for a few more dollars, and I had no qualms about returning this lamp had it come out of the box looking and feeling cheaply made.

But I'm keeping this lamp; the directions were typically flawed, but putting it together was relatively straightforward, the shade sits truly on the base, the switch works as it should, it looks good (to me), and it's a heavy/sturdy lamp. Five stars, with the great value (approximately sixty) being factored into that rating, for sure.