The lamp is as pictured, although I was surprised at how sturdy it turned out to be. It has a heavy base that keeps the floor lamps in place, which is helpful when you have a 50 lb dog and a 3-year-old running around the place. Delivery was fast although the glass shade did arrive broken. However, customer service was so helpful, they sent out a replacement lamp that arrived on Dec. 24, just in time for the Christmas gathering. Overall, the shopping experience and the product were great and I would recommend this to any of my friends.