The shade diffuses the light enough to work well in the living room without too much glare on the tv. It makes a great desk lamp or accent lamp.

The blue lamp shade is very pretty! The lamps look elegant and the blue shade is just as transparent-y when on as it is shown in the picture. Good value for the price.

Great lighting and 3 different lighting levels. I wish it was a bit brighter but it works for my needs. Overall they're a fantastic value.

Base has two usb ports and a two-pin socket for a regular 2-pin plug. Usb charger and touch on is exactly what i searched for in a light. Handy places to plug in chargers for phones or tablets.