This lamp is a beautiful blue. The shade is a nice white. The bulb that came with it is a nice bright light. It’s very beautiful in my dining room. The glass is see through but not enough to bother me that you can see the rod in the center. The lamp is a good size for stand alone but not too big to have a matching pair. 
If you like blue, you’ll love this lamp.
The first lamp i received had a damaged shade. I called and they sent me out a replacement immediately. Excellent customer service.