I am so glad I bought this lamp! Pictures do NOT do it justice (so I won't bother). It is a marriage between farmhouse and industrial with just enough charm to fit my cottage style decor. It looks high end. The lamp was packaged annoyingly well, which I appreciate. The only complaint I have is the electrical warning label is on the top base where the bulb connects, and it did not want to come off. I almost scratched the finish removing it. I would have left it, but it's completely noticeable. Very, very happy with this purchase!!