I use this instead of a desk lamp. It gives off adequate light with one bulb, and all three bulbs gives off a good light for a small to medium area. Because of the yellowish color in the glass shade, the light is a soft, yellowish glow, which adds to the overall antique look. It’s heavy and made well. Bear in mind that there’s very little in the way of adjusting the individual shades, mostly a slight up/down adjustment. Still, it’s a nice lamp and is perfect for the intended use I purchased it for.