I really love this lamp. I was a little apprehensive b/c some of the reviews stated it appeared cheap and didn't look like real wood. I would disagree with the "cheap" aspect of the review. It is a sharp looking lamp. It has a nice big shade and adds a handsome, modern touch to our room. I would agree that it doesn't look like real wood, but it also doesn't look like "faux" wood. It looks like metal, with a painted finish. I used it to fill an empty corner, behind our couch. I love that we can turn it on by stepping on a button.