This is such a good-looking light fixture! It fits perfectly with our decor and casts a lovely light over our dining table. The cork is gorgeous.  There are two seams where the cork overlaps (rather than one long piece covering the whole fixture) but we aren't bothered at all by that. It's a very handsome light. My husband is an electrician and has worked with a great many light fixtures over the years - he says this is well-made and of great quality.