Gloriously gold, with the base and finial perfectly matched, and a grey cloth cord, this is a fabulous lamp. It was absolutely intuitive to put together, and the joins where the pieces screw together are hidden in the bamboo design. The only thing that matches it's glow are my antique gilded demi-tasses, also an intense garish (22K) yellow gold. Oh, this is for me. I wouldn't choose this for a client without checking first. It's perfect for my own hot and warm colours.