I think this lamp looks better online than it does in person. The circles give it a science kind of look, but it doesn't quite look like that unless you look at it from a far.

Also, the lamp appears to be tall but is more like eye or shoulder level.

Finally, the lamp is rated to 100W incandescent or 100W equivalent, but with no shade, it is too bright of a bulb to stare directly into. It is blinding.

Stick to a lamp with a shade or "invent" a shade for this light. I'm going to try a chinese paper lantern that may fit inside.

the lamp IS sturdy though, although the bulb sits a little crooked.