I like the antique-gold base, although it's shorter than expected (must read the measurements more carefully in future), but I do not like the shade. The shade is very flimsy and cheap-looking (self-assembly necessary). Also the colour of the shade is not what I was hoping for, however this is not the fault of Wayfair. There is such a variety of different shades/hues of teal that it is difficult to get the exact colour match especially when buying online. The teal of this shade is a green-teal, almost turquoise, whereas I need a darker blue-teal. I am now looking for a gold-colour shade instead, of a better quality and one that is NOT self assembly, but that seems to be easier said than done!