The lamp arrived 2 days early wrapped in very protective packaging.  The stylish lampshade has a medium beige/light cocoa fabric, darker than the online rendering.    The lamp is far more beautiful in person, more oxblood in coloration with the brown wash over the crimson and the gold accenting is perfect.  It's ideal for the desk in my den and at such a phenomenally low cost I am truly delighted with my purchase and highly recommend it.