I love these lamps!  Our fixtures in our new home are oil-rubbed bronze, so I wanted lamps that would match this decor. These are perfect and easy to assemble: just take your time and don't try to get in a hurry. The color is very dark bronze, and to some it may appear black, but it is not. I absolutely love the shades and the adequate yet not too bright of light that they reflect. And the 3-way switches are perfect---you get the level of light you want, with 3 choices of brightness. The floor lamp may be a bit short for some, but to put by a bedside works fine for me. I looked at other sets, but these are the best price for such good quality, that I plan to order another set of these. I would highly recommend these lamps!