The lamp itself is nice but the picture shows an on/off switch on the pole when in fact the pole is smooth and the switch is incorporated in the middle of the cord and must be stepped on to turn the light on or off.  Since this lamp is for my elderly mother I am concerned since the cord must stay out in the open which is a potential tripping hazard for her.  I would not have purchased this for her if I had known the picture of the lamp was not accurate.

Pros: Nice looking, good weight, nice light
Cons: On/off switch is part of the cord and not on the pole as depicted in the picture