Photo makes it look like it's more transparent - it looks like you can actually see the cord running through the lamp, and that the balls have a bit of a smoky, not quite clear look.  In person, not so much.  The balls are solid stainless steel and have a metal look. Still cool, just not what I thought I was getting.  There is also a bit of a tilt to the lamp, but since it's behind our couch, that isn't too big of an issue.

Heavy base, cool look that goes with most styles.
Doesn't look like the picture on the website.