Beautiful lamps. Ordered the Brushed Nickel which goes well with our black master bedroom night stands, headboard and dressers. Packed well in one box, no damage. Easy assembly. The taper on the long base is not perfect (you can tell it's not machined from one solid piece), but not enough to knock off a star. Great contemporary look that is suitable for a tallish (28 to 30 inch) night stand or end table.