I really kinda like these lamps. I bought two for my bedside table/cupboard thingies and they look great. I did have a play with them in-store the first time I spotted them, so I knew what they were like when I decided to order them online. 'Play' really is the key word here as the pivoting ball at the foot of the upright, means you can angle the whole lamp however you like causing an endless dilemma as to 'which way will l have them today' – upright and smart, ultra modern opposites at 60 degrees outwards or inwards or random scruffiness. They are sturdy and well made, but my only quibble is that the gorgeous shiny chrome shades turn to a bit of a dull grey at night when you actually switch them on. That said, they're fun, stylish and smart and that doesn't happen very often.