This lamp turned out to be the best choice possible for me to place beside my bedroom recliner as a reading lamp.
It's unobtrusive in size and shape.  I didn't want it to compete with other more decorative furnishings in the space, and it doesn't.
It does the job, is very bright, and now I can see easily to read -- instead of having to turn on three lights at varying distances from my chair.
BTW, the packaging was excellent. No chance for breakage!  The instructions were clear and the lamp was assembled in minutes. 
I am a very satisfied customer.