I read all the reviews and everyone loved them. I was shocked because the base was a true yellow and the shade was a very pretty like beige. The clash in colors was awful. I have new bedroom furniture which is antique white. I was so disappointed. I am an artist so my husband suggested I paint them to match instead of sending them back, well I did and now they look like the picture. I now love them. Wish I had before and after pics. Sorry!