It’s well-made and very heavy (which is a good thing) so it’s extremely unlikely that you’ll knock it over. Its small size fits well on our small nightstands.

The glow from the bulb, however, is concentrated right where the bulb shines through the shade—as opposed to being more diffuse and evenly lit. (If the shade material were a bit thicker, it probably would be more evenly lit.) Despite this, it’s still a good lamp.