This is an excellent purchase. The color is antique brass. It is perfect for use with my large sectional as it lights up the center with adequate light to read, but without glare. The base is extremely heavy but safely balances the lamp. The shade is white and is substantial (not flimsy like the shades on some of the other arched lamps have been reported to be). The shade includes a diffuser at the bottom of the shade that cuts glare and when you look up into the shade, you do not see a bare light bulb. This is a quality lamp and I would recommend it.