This lamp is beautiful... it's substantial in feel and looks more expensive than it cost, for certain.  When it's on there's a warm glow about it, so if you're looking for something that looks very cool/silvery, take that into consideration. The bottom of the lamp has fabric on it so as not to scratch the surface on which it sits.  It comes packaged very securely so as to arrive undamaged.  Overall, I am very pleased!