I am in the process of redecorating my family room and included gold accent features.  When I cam across this floor lamp, I knew I it was meant to be!  

I love the lamp and the shiny gold shade!  I was a bit surprised that the lampshade snapped onto the lampshade frame rather than being a solid lampshade but I have to tell you that I quickly got over it as the lamp was the perfect addition to our family room!  The black tripod frame is solid and allows the gold lamp shade to be the star of the show.

I was most impressed with the floor control which allows you to turn on the light with the push of your foot onto the floor control.  What a fun featur