A little darker than I expected and the lamp shade is more of a linen color than what is shown in the picture but still a great value.  Needed table lamps with a solid and weighted base because our cats like to chase each other around the room and knock things down but so far these are holding their own.  Definitely packed well for shipping and ended up fighting with the styrofoam to get them out .... looked like it snowed in our living room so it's best to open the box outside