I received this lamp a few weeks ago.  I have been in and out of town and to be honest, I am not sure what I think about it.  What I DO know, is that IF I return it, it will cost ME a fair amount of money.  Where do I start:  I am not thrilled about the finish.  It is not consistent.  There were NO instructions as to how to put together and then, when I finally got it together, I find another eighteen inch rod (I have absolutely NO idea as to what to do with that).  I am giving this two stars because I kind of like to design, but the quality is just NOT there.