As always, Wayfair has products that do not disappoint. The lamps are sturdy and a bit heavier than I expected on the base which is a good thing. I love the antiqued look. The shades are a nice stiff material and a soft shade of color. Not quite ivory or tan. 40watt bulb sheds a nice bit of light for mood. The pull is already fixed to the light. I agree the pull could be a bit better. I won’t be using the pull to turn on and off since I use a voice activated system so it does not concern me as much. These come as a pair so it is nice for use and decoration.