I spent forever looking for new lamps and happened upon these. While I was a little hesitant because they are actually made of a medium-weight plastic I took a chance. They are perfect. They look large but they are relatively unobtrusive on my two small end tables and don't look at all cheap or flimsy. The price is outstanding for a pair and I can highly recommend these if you are looking for something a little different that won't break the bank.