Love these lamps - very substantial and seem to be well made.  They look great and best of all, the base takes up so little room on our bedside tables which leaves room for books, etc.  They look very nice.  Be prepared for the metal which is gold leaf - it is not smooth, nor does it look even.  The gold is pretty, but if you do not know that it is gold leaf, you may be expecting something different.  I would buy these again.