Much better quality than expected.
I did a lot of researching for a good inexpensive floor lamp, read the reviews, and despite a few complaints bought two of these. They're surprisingly heavy and well made, easy to put together, and look stunning and much more expensive! I was concerned that online the base looked small for such a tall lamp, but it's heavily weighted underneath and sturdy. The lamps stand 4'7" (55') to the top of the shade, which is perfect at either end of my couch for reading, etc., and the same height as the single lamp I replaced. My only complaint, voiced by others, is that both shades were irreversibly dented in shipping. I was able to turn the dents (one worse than the other, but both fortunately near the seam) out of sight, so it's no big deal. The shade is nicely wide of a white linen-look material bonded to a stiff plastic liner, wherein lies half the denting the problem. I have a 15-year old lamp with the same plastic lining that has become brittle and yellowed with age, and cracked from top to bottom last week as I dusted it. But I can deal with 15 years, or replace the shade if I want, though for now it's fine as is. I was a bit concerned that the packing slip on the outside of the box says, You may return most new and unopened (really?) items within 30 days, etc., etc. How do I know if the product is okay unless I open it? The Great Offer Stock website does not make this statement, however, only that all items be included and in original/new condition. Still, a bit confused. Overall, I'm very delighted with my new upscale lamps. Just wish the Chinese could figure out a better way to pack the shade beyond cardboard inserts, given the obvious sliding and dropping on its corner that one carton received despite useless tiny "fragile" icons. Still, the shades were the only issue, so I'm happy! :)