This lamp is a beautiful, elegant and stunning accent piece as well as functional lighting with an easy-to reach pole switch.  The 6 metal  "icy snowballs"  that enclose each bulb are delicate looking while casting lovely  lacey shadows against the walls and furniture. Yet the light is  perfect for  reading, doing close work, playing the piano. The goosenecks bend easily to wherever you want to focus the light.   I loved the first lamp so much I ordered a second.  The first is behind the corner of my L-shaped sofa in the back end of the living room.  The second is beside my piano in the front end of the living room.