I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS LAMP. It's so chic and glamorous. The ring was bent a bit but I tried to smooth it out the best I could. I just turned it to the back. It has a slight tilt but the lamp was soooooo GLAMOROUS I refused to send it back. I love it I'd get the table lamp but im not sure how I feel about this company anymore. The lamp is truly worth it. Also the shingles are plastic but it doesn't take away from the look. I have smoke