I bought 5 of these lights to add diffused light to the living room, not obtrusive incandescent bulbs. WHAT I LOVE: What I like most about them is the shape of the lights, they matched the decor of my house and especially my brass chandelier. These bulbs are beautifully constructed and don't feel overly fragile. The heat given off by this light is essentially nothing compared to my old lights which is a plus on my electric bill. WHAT I DID NOT: I liked that they were underpowered for their power (40W). They provide the minimum amount of light needed to work indoors. I was expecting them to be a bit brighter so I could read everything if needed, play a board game etc. Unless you are looking for a lamp to complete your resting area I would not recommend just using these lamps. OVERALL EXPERIENCE: I would also like to point out that in less than a week of using the light (no pun intended) one of the bulbs completely burned out. I thought it was my lamp, but I put an ordinary incandescent lamp in its place and it lit up. This is what disappointed me the most since I just bought them. The only positive is that with a combined saving of 5 bulbs compared to places like Home Depot, I could buy another bulb from this retailer. If you were like me and wanted something that could fully light up a room with an amber hue while maintaining a nocturnal feel, I would go for a similar bulb but 60 watts instead.