Got 2 for our carpeted sun room.  Beautiful and exactly what we wanted.  Perfect height, doesn't overwhelm a smallish end table that's 15.5"Dx20"Wx23"H.  The 3-way 50-100-150 bulb feature is great on high for reading, but on low great for watching TV.  Slate has color variations, so if you want a "matchy-matchy" look, these aren't for you.  The slate tone has gold/greenish-gray colors, very mellow and lovely, each lamp complements the other.  Has a nice architectural/geometric flair, the slate is free-hanging, and the lamp feels really solid.  The metal frame is pretty dark, more black than dark brown, but looks great with the black metal bands around our end tables.  The shade is a creamy white with small flecks of burlap color and beautifully finished.  Both lamps were extremely well packaged.  Very easy quick assembly.  Would highly recommend.  Kathleen in Decatur, GA