I was surprised by the height of this lamp when I assembled it as it was shorter than I expected -- apparently I can't divide by 12 very well! If you need a tall lamp, double check. Only thing that's different from the photo is the cord, which runs from the center where the three rods join down to the floor (I've taped it to the bottom of one leg so it's somewhat more streamlined). The inside of the black lampshades is a lovely warm peachy bronze color that ensures it's not too stark, and overall it's a great addition to our room!