I really love the design of the lamp. I love the wood and the warm cream lampshade. The shade is whiter than I expected when the light is off, but a warm yellowy cream when the light is on It was in good condition when it arrived.  The only problem I've had is that the pieces screw together and the base to the bottom portion of the stem do not thread together straight.  I've spent hours trying to get it straight to no avail. I've had to prop one side of the base up to make the lamp look straight.