Love these cute little lamps...they are perfect for nightstands on either side of the bed. We're using warm white 18w flourescents and they give a wonderful soft, warm glow to the bedroom...just enough light to read by, and the swing-arm feature helps move the light closer to you. These are good, sturdy lamps and have some heft to them, so they stay put. Solidly made and nice craftsmanship.