I am very happy with the quality of the Kanari lamp. I had been looking at floor lamps for quite awhile and had found one I liked at a trendy retailer for $300+ tax, more than I wanted to spend. I saw this one on. Union Rustic and it is quite similar for a much more reasonable price! It is sturdy - good weight and is not lopsided at all. The gold colour is not overly shiny and it looks classy paired with the matte black. It definitely looks more expensive than it is. I appreciate the details like the nicely weighted gold finial which is in a more simplistic and modern shape. As another reviewer mentioned, it is nice to have the option of having either one or both bulbs turned on depending on the desired ambiance. Another plus is that it is super fast and easy to install and came very well packaged. It also has a long cord, which I find helpful should there not be a plug nearby. Highly recommend this lamp!