This lamp looks great and I think it is versatile enough to fit in both contemporary and traditional environments.  The base is sturdy and the chrome finish is beautiful. Otherwise the quality is subpar for a lamp that was once priced over $1.000. The lamp shade is shoddy and there are imperfections in the glass. The switch is a little loose as you turn it. The finial is plastic.  It works well for our purposes but at $200 it is a fair deal, not a great deal.