Light Saver I Desk Lamp

This light is solid stainless steel metal, every screw, the shade, the base, and the joints. There is a counter-weight opposite the light to keep it balanced. The thumb-screws to tighten the joints are machined well and easy to use. You can positions the light at any height or direction and it will not tip over. The light is a tube light, which may be hard for some people to replace as you have to measure the diameter and length. Google "sizing a tube light" if you have any questions. Overall it's well built. There is a plexi-glass cover to the light.Hope that helps.