I love this lamp.  It is sturdy and well-made.  The design is simple and will fit with just about any décor.  The metal is brushed and burnished bronze I’m color.  It has a metal switch on the cord and you can turn the lamp on and off by gently stepping on the switch.  The cord is run out of the side of the lamp as opposed to the bottom.  Overall, it is a nice addition to any room.  The shade is removable and is not conventionally made with one whole piece.  It is made wrap and fasten around two pieces of metal that are held in place by the socket assembly.