I paid just under $32 for this lamp on Wayfair and it's a steal at that price. The base is a a beautiful, rich matte black of substantial weight and quality. It's the perfect size for a bedside table, nightstand or end table. The fabric shade is also quite sturdy. It's thick but diffuses light really nicely. I have one of these lamps next to my bed and it lights the room perfectly. One note: I purchased the black base. In the image here it looks like that shade is brown but, like the base, it is a solid black even when the light is on.