This lamp is pretty and perfect for my work table, with a graceful quality. It is well balanced both artistically and mechanically. I love that I can adjust it below eye level, to shine directly on my reading or paperwork. A couple things bug me about the cord, though. The BRIGHT yellow color makes no sense. I don't know why K's design team goes to the effort to design a beautiful item then puts a hideous cord on it. The cord should be brown, bronzy or black. Also, when assembled tightly, the cord exits the base at the exact FRONT of my lamp. Despite these minor annoyances, I love it and am glad I got it.