I poured over lamps before making this decision. I ask friends for their opinions. I took a long time with this. The review ( mostly for the black color) talked about how they were unhappy with the finish. I thought that was an issue with the color. I loved the gray with green undertones I was seeing. It felt worth the price. The lamps I received have left me feeling swindled. The finish on the body is a fairly basing grey that looks like it was sponged on as opposed to the mottled texture I had seen. The clearest description I can see is that it reminds me of set paintings of stone from a low budget theater. I didn't even bother taking the plastic off the shade. I only bothered to assemble it because of others advice. It feels chalky and unfinished. I am incredibly disappointed.