This was actually a gift for my mother, but I purchased and assembled it for her. Some reviews said it was plastic, but that's not true. The shade feels a lot like stained glass to me. It solid, heavy and well made. Assembly was easy but one had to pull the cord tightly in order to screw together the entire lamp. Be careful not to twist the cord too much. The shade was vibant and looked like an expensive lamp. One slight nit to pick was the height of the lamp. In the room, it's a little shorter than I expected and barely comes above her tall recliner. Great purchase though.