This was exactly what I was looking for, though there are some small problems. I was already intending to change out the lampshade (as you can see in my picture), but the one that it came with was dented all over and dirty. The base itself also has some minor paint chips that I'm going to fill in with a sharpie. I got the impression that someone had returned this lamp based on the condition it was in, but it still suits my needs perfectly. The base is really heavy and sturdy, and a beautiful matte black. The product pictures made it look a bit glossy, so I was pleasantly surprised when it wasn't. The final piece of metal on the base that connects to the bulb is a tiny bit crooked. Not really noticeable, but if you're a perfectionist like me it might bother you.

I still love how it turned out, especially for the price. But it was a bit of a fixer-upper.