I am sad - looked for the right light for weeks and settled on this. The shade is very, very beige and textured and the whole light does not look expensive either.  It is a lighter flat greenish gray color (the base) and does not look like real metal.  It you are looking for a casual style light - it can be work,  it is not elegant in person. And it is not very bright. And do not order the recommended light bulbs from Wayfair  - they do not fit and so have to send back. Which is another disappointment.