The lamp is substanial and a nice warm oiled bronze color.  It was simple to assemble.  I like the location of the switch making it easy to turn on without getting up from the chair.  However the shades are a disappointment.  They had stickers on them that when I removed them, they pulled off some of the golden smokey color and also left adhesive behind.  I tried cleaning them up and now the color that is left is splotchy.  I kept the lamp because the price was good and will either live with the shades or replace them.