I'm very happy with my new lamp!  I like the sturdy wooden legs with the chrome accents.  The chrome feet are very substantial and seem like they will last.  The socket assembly also seems solid and well built.  I like the quality and looks of the shade too.  The only issue is the cord, which hangs down directly from the socket assembly.  I can imagine that every tripod lamp has this issue, unless they route the cord through one of the legs.  I strapped the cord to one of the legs so it doesn't show so much and that helps a lot.