If you're on the fence about whether this lamp is right for you , don't hesitate , just buy it. I am a lamp maven and this is one of the nicest lamps I have ever come across. It makes my living room look so cozy and inviting. It's sturdy and beautiful and features a hugely heavy marble base for stability. I really wish it had a dimmer included , because sometimes I need bright light if I'm reading and softer light when I am watching television.  In the end, I bought a  dimmable bulb to go in here.