This looks to be just as functional as other lamps that cost two or three times as much and just as nice to look at, especially considering the money saved. "The Z-Bar Lamp, a super sleek lamp about as wide as your finger, longer than your arm, and ultra-adjustable. 66 super-bright LEDs provide a strip of bright white light with low heat, minimal electricity, no bulky head, and a super long lifespan. I.D. 2006 Annual Design Review Winner..." Metallic Black