This floor lamp is a matte black metal and stands sturdy. We call it the birdcage lamp because of the shades. It comes with bulbs and is dimmable. It is very bright when you turn it up all the way, or you can turn it to lower brightness for a different ambiance. Very versatile, and the shadows the birdcages make on the wall are cool. The shades hang on black cords so they do swing when you move the lamp. Came packed very well and was very easy to put together. Highly Recommend!