I like this lamp a lot, super simple to assemble and a nice heavy base that prevents tipping. I also like the foot switch and long cord to accommodate distant outlets. I like its simple design.  I gave it 4 stars because it took several trips to the hardware store to find a bulb to replace the bulb provided. The provided bulb was very irritating to the eye, even if not looking directly at the bulb.  I finally settled on a clear Edison 250 lumen LED. If this lamp had come with an amber globe to tone down the effect of a clear, bright bulb, I would have liked this item better.