This light is very imposing, very beautiful, expensive looking and quite heavy. Really needs to be hung on a high ceiling. The instructions as others have said are poor- took around an hour to unpack and put together and really needs 2 people. Quality large glass droplets, it looks magnificent over my bed and finishes off my baroque designed room. It also comes with a ceiling fixing plate, unlike many others I have ordered recently. The light shed with 5 x 40w candle bulbs is not as bright as expected, as the shade prevents a lot of the light coming out. I ordered the black shade. A bargain, looks like at least 3 times the price and much better than the photo!