The lamps are quite sturdy. Look exactly as they do in the online pictures no surprises. I thought what I paid was well worth it. They look great in our great room which is casual, with some traditional pieces. I imagine these lamps would look nice in many different types of decor and rooms. The packaging was a pain. Styrofoam everywhere! Had a bit of difficulty figuring out to pull the cord at the base to get the switch to fit on top. Some directions would have been helpful. In spite of my complaints with the styrofoam they arrived quickly and with no breakage.