I am giving it 3 stars because it would be a beautiful, sturdy lamp -- if it wasn't broken.  The base does not connect to the pole.  either the screw is too short or it is the wrong one.  And since the instructions did not include how to attach the base to the pole, I can only assume it is broken.  The product seemed nestled in nicely, although I wondered if someone else hadn't returned it as there was tape on the packing.  I am not sure what to do.  As I said, the packing had been taped and came apart, so there is no way I can send it back.  I have a picture, but having trouble uploading from my phone.