Love them.  Love the chain pull - easy to find in the dark.  Love the slim, neat, retro lines and neutral shade.  Sturdy, well made.  Stem is genuine wood - looks like maple to me but I think they describe it as walnut.  The base is brushed metal, sort of a dark gold color.  Arrived safely in great packaging.  Very pleased.  Might just have to get the matching floor lamp.