Lamp looks damaged, but may not be damaged.  The big "ball" underneath lamp, is described as a "glazed crystal ball accent."  But the ball looks like it's brass and is spotted only on one side.  If the entire ball had these spots, I'd be happier, but it's only on one side.  When my husband unpacked the lamp, he thought it was damaged.  I think it may be the design, but with the design only on one side, it gives a flawed impression.  

I am keeping the lamp, because it's going in a back bedroom.  If you don't look too close, you don't notice the "spots", and maybe the other side will catch up and develop spots too!  The overall design is nice, and the lamp base is fairly sturdy.