The lamp looks great - somewhat industrial, which I love. The contrasted copper color of the shade and the black neck stands out just enough. It is exactly as-pictured. Very easy to assemble, which was also minimal and took almost no time (just attached the shade to the neck). One note of importance: the joints do not adjust side-to-side, only up-and-down. This is fine with me, but if you're looking for a lamp with that added flexibility, this wouldn't be the one.