I wish they had more pics of this lamp. The metal spiral part is very shiny which I didn't really want - in the one and only pic you can't really tell just how shiny it is. But the lighting this lamp provides is that of track lights- so it's perfect for spot lighting artwork, the floor, window, walls etc, and top one is great spot light for reading which is what I was looking for. It doesn't screw into the base which is weird, so it's not very stable because of that, but if you keep it in the corner - which is what I did- should be no problem, unless my cat decides to attack it... The base is pretty heavy so it makes it sturdier without screwing it in. Adds Great whimsical look to my more traditional decor. Definitely stands out.