Love the lamps.  Somewhat disappointed in the gold base.  The color is gorgeous but the finish is inconsistent.  Some areas appear to bubble at the edge of the gold finish to the gray ceramic and there are  wrinkles and cuts in the gold finish.  All and all I decided it wasn't worth the hassle of returning and waiting on another pair, so I'm using.  I placed the lamp with the most blemishes in the gold finish on my husband's nightstand so I wouldn't see it it as often.  :-)