We've purchased lamps before on the internet only to be disappointed one way or another. Not so with this one!!!! It is whimsical yet practical and just all around fantastic. One warning though the shade is NOT red it is a cranberry color. Which for us turned out to be just the right color for the décor in our living room. We love the 3 way bulb factor and it's just the right height. All in all the price was great and so is the lamp. Also very easy to assemble.!!!