I chose the silver finish and it's gorgeous.  I particularly appreciate the height of the lamp.  Most tripod lamps are only 60" - 63", so having a 72" lamp better balances with my home's cathedral ceilings.  I could not give it a 5 rating because when delivered, the lamp shade had visible marks on the rim and there was a small tear at the top. As a result, I had to adjust the shade's position to hide the flaws.