This lamp is great looking. As another reviewer stated it is even nicer in person. The weaved shades have cloth inner shades as well, so the lighting is not harsh or overbearing. The outer shades are approximately 7 inches diameter and the inner cloth ones are are about 4 1/2 inches and an off-white in color. This lamp was easy to put together, taking about 5 minutes to complete. The pole itself has a slightly distressed look and the base is plenty heavy to hold it upright. I was worried ordering online it might look cheap, but I was pleasantly surprised - it looks very classy and modern!