This lamp is amazing quality for the price! I bought two for my bedside tables and they are perfect for that use. The color of the lamp base is very dependent on what lighting is hitting it at the time. Sometimes they look gold, sometimes more silver. I like that chameleon quality. The shade is a pretty linen color that appears darker when the lamp is lit.  Of note, one of the lamp shades I received had a small dent in it, but I did purchase them as clearance items and it clearly had been repackaged. It is barely noticeable and it wasn't bothersome enough to send them back. I would highly recommend these lamps to anyone looking for a reasonably priced quality fixture