I was a bit disappointed with this lamp. It is VERY large, and although I had looked at the dimensions before ordering, it still seemed bigger than what I was expecting. I also hated the base of the lamp. I actually thought that it was an ugly plastic covering for the real base but soon discovered that it was indeed the base. In fact, the base is so unattractive that I couldn't place the lamp anywhere that it stands by itself as I had planned, such as in the corner of a room. Instead I have placed it where I can slide the base underneath a piece of furniture. You may ask why I didn't return it. Well, once I got the whole lamp put together, the thought of taking it apart and repackaging it seemed like too big a task! Oh, also, I ordered the "white". It is definitely NOT white, but more of an ivory. So that was unexpected too.