I just bought a home and now have this fabulous office area to re-design from scratch. I knew this lamp would set the right tone for how I want the rest of the space to look and I was 110% right! The lamp is gorgeous, and is the perfect combination of design and function. With the light off, the shade shows the beautiful silver pattern, and with it on, the light cast through the shade takes on a bit of a blueish hue, which adds to the beauty. The lamp is quite large, so check the measurements to ensure you have enough height/space. I love the fact that it has a small footprint, despite the size. It was packaged very well, and arrived promptly. The best part is the lamp looks much more expensive than it was. I'm completely satisfied with this purchase! I might even buy another one!