I absolutely love the lamps.  I bought two for my den and they are beautiful.  I'm glad I read the other reviews so I would know the top is not connected to the bottom and the cord is attached to the top.  As the other reviews stated, this is not an issue.  The color is exactly as it looks in the picture and it matches one of the colors in my rug, which I was hoping for.  I've only had them a week, but everyone who has come in loves them also.  They really change the look of the den.  So glad I bought them!!