I ordered the lamp in white, then returned it and bought the "oil rubbed bronze."  The transaction was simple enough.  The metal parts of the lamp are practically black, with a little brownish color at the edges.  Instructions are sufficient.  I had to use a file to smooth a big rough divot on the back of the wall mounting plate to make it lie flat against the wall.  The shade is pretty but it sits a little tilted because of the harp being made slightly crooked.  I may be able to fix it.  Cord covers (black) look nice.  3-way switch works fine so far.  I think that set screws might be better placed on the front instead of top & bottom of the face plate.  Overall pleased with the look except for tilted shade.