I needed a lamp for the bedside table in our guest room....something simple that wouldn't clash with colorful print bedspread...and stay within a tight budget. I ordered this Table Lamp in ivory. The lamp is a nice neutral ivory and the pleated shade is better quality than I expected. Here's the "but"...but I was very disappointed to see the part that holds the bulb, which shows below the shade, is black and so is the electrical cord!! The first thing you see when you look at the light is that big black splotch and a black cord coming out the back. It was too much trouble to return it so I'm using it but it annoys me every time I see it. I imagine the black bulb base and cord look fine on the other colors that are offered.