Great lamp. Even though the dimensions are clearly indicated, I just wasn't prepared for it to be as small as it is. It is really a chair lamp and too small to be used as a stand alone. I can't use it for the reason it was purchased, but as it is a good lamp, I've found another use for it somewhere else. The actual plug is high quality, and it is a nice weight...nice pull...easy to assemble. The rubber pads on the bottom of the base are a real plus for hardwood floors. Over all I think it's a lovely lamp...just can't be used as I intended. (Also, it appears in the online pics that the shade would be round, but it is a square/rectangle. Better pictures would have been great.)