It’s a very pretty piece, a little larger than we thought  it would be, but it looks very nice in our kitchen. I thought the vase  would be a little more  weighty. I had to tap it to see if it was in fact metal,  so the term “iron“ may lead you to believe that it’s a heavier piece.  But it’s very pretty and the French shabby chic goes beautifully in our newly renovated kitchen.