I had been looking for a while to find the perfect arch lamp for my living room. Finally settled on this one rather than a much proceed alternative at CB2. The shade works but I will probably buy a larger one as an upgrade later on. This one works great for now though, and it has a screen on the bottom so it softens the light a bit. Also, its adjustable which is nice in case I decide to use this lamp in other locations. The marble base is extremely heavy so recommend assembling near the location youll be putting the lamp. Highly recommend!