I needed a rather tall lamp to place on a glass-topped round table. The shade is wonderful, very nicely finished insomuch as it looks like a designer piece on this lamp and a pair of these lamps would be lovely on a buffet.  I discovered that I'd prefer a lighter color shade which I had that worked and I used the original shade on a dark brass tall lamp desk.  I had thought the color would be a tad bluer (advertised as Antique blue), but as it turned out, it veered toward a lovely muted pale slate blue/green which actually was perfect for the table and the surrounding wall hangings.  And, always a concern with tall slim lamps, it is not wobbly or too light so that it might tip.  Very good piece all around.