First of all this was packaged exceedingly well. Tight as a drum with styrofoam, so it arrived in perfect condition and way early to boot! It's a substantial lamp. Handsome. The picture below shows it on a 20x20" table. I haven't got all the things that goes on the table yet, but I wanted to show how much space the lamp takes up. I will have lighter, more feminine things and this lamp is a good solid, grounding piece to counterbalance them visually. I just love it. The shade gives off a sweet warm light too.