So far, so good. I am absolutely delighted with this lamp. It fits nicely on my desk and gives a very good light. It's very versatile in its ability to adjust its angles. The base is heavy enough to keep the lamp steady even when it is extended. Yet the base is small enough not to take up too much desk space.

However I have only had the lamp for a short time. I expect it to last a long time but only time will tell on that.