I have two of these lamps and they are two of my all-time favorite home furnishings. First of all, they elicit oohs and aahs from everyone who visits me. They are admired by people who love modern furniture as well as those with more traditional tastes. They look especially beautiful when they are on and therefore I keep them on (on low) every evening. It gives my home a beautiful warm glow. The colors are luminescent--I've never seen a lamp light glow like these do.