Well packed, quality light fitting with good fixtures to fit it to the ceiling (good sign of quality). Shade is a lovely opaque glass, to cast a pleasing diffused light. I use in my bedroom, with low wattage bulbs so it isn't too bright.  I love the style, very stylish, suits my arts & crafts interior nicely. NB the metal ring, although it looks like it grips the shade, does not - the shade is held on by the decorative nut through the base/centre.