My product arrived damaged but the box and interior packaging were in perfect condition, so it must have been damaged by the manufacturer. There were a couple noticeable scratches on the lowest joint that would have faced forward had I decided to keep the lamp. I did like the look of the lamp, but it's not as sturdy as I was hoping (I was trying to replace a desk lamp that broke during my cross-country move). The base of the lamp is essentially matte black, while the lampshade is brushed bronze which looks a little inongruous in person.  

I contacted Wayfair for a refund and it's already in progress. Excellent customer service!