I really liked the look of this lamp online, but when I got it I just didn't like how it looked in my living room. It is as pictured, but it just didn't seem to look right with my other decor. I decided to keep it and use it in my guest bedroom which was in need of a lamp as well. It looks just fine in there and I was happy to have a use for it and not have to send it back. It seems sturdy and well made and was easy to put together.