I really like this lamp...it is very nice looking.  I wish the base was a little more nicer than it is ...it is open on the bottom and has plastic liner just on the ends so the bottom is open and you can see through it.  Even with this, I still would have bought this lamp.  It is very lightweight so be careful around animals i.e. tails of dogs, cats brushing up against it, etc.  It is very easy to assemble, arrived on time and in very good condition.  I rate it a 5 star out of 5.