This lamp did not feel as small to me as others described it.  My nightstands are 22 inches wide, and these were perfect.  They also looked fine next to my king sized bed.  The shade is what makes this lamp--it's a lovely champagne grey colour and texture, and gives off a lovely soft light at night.  Went well with my grey upholstered headboard, but looked much better next to the charcoal upholstered headboard in the guest room. The base has a good weight and a felt bottom, as others have described it.  It's definitely a bit of bling in the room, calmed by the shade.  I am very happy with it.