If you are unsure about getting this lamp - JUST DO IT! It’s absolutely fantastic. The gold color is beautiful (not that tacky gold plating that is out there), it is a very solid lamp and the shade is big! I’m already thinking I’ll be getting another for somewhere else in the house. Here, it’s paired with Wayfair’s gorgeous Harbor View Blue area rug - which by the way is hands down the softest rug ever!!!!