I love this lamp. It is a hefty solid lamp. I like the sturdiness and the color. The packaging was great. Just as with paint colors on the wall, the color on the base changes depending on the lighting in the room and time of day. Part of the day it looks more green other parts it looks more blue. I will be purchasing a new shade because the shade does not allow enough light to shine in my space. Want to use this for reading in a fairly dark room. That said, I LOVE the look and the feel of this lamp. It compliments my contemporary farmhouse look.