I'm very happy with this fixture.  It's an impressive presence in my living room, providing plenty of light while not overwhelming the space.  Awesome with a dimmer.  With warm light bulbs the shade glows an elegant ivory.  Yes there's a seam on shade, but most fabric chandeliers have one -- it's a well sewn seam and I just pointed it toward the least visible wall.  Some have complained about color of downrod, but I thought it was perfectly fine.