Clean lined yet very dramatic, this lamp is just what I was looking for. The shade is oversized and the pole seems larger than most floor lamps of this size (the lamp is in perfect scale for my 8' ceilings). The brass finish is not the same on all segments, and there are a few tiny scratches, but the imperfections are not glaring. Assembly was easy, and when assembled, the lamp is very, very solid. Really pleased overall.