I bought this in the brushed nickel.  When I removed it from the box by first reaction was, "wow...that's small".  I was looking for something that was simple and this fixture is simple yet elegant. I bought the matching chandelier as it was in close proximity.  Shade is made of a really pretty fabric and the bottom piece is not glass but plastic but it doesn't look cheap.  This requires 2 - 60watt bulbs and gives off a really nice soft light.  Happy with my purchase.