This lamp is a little larger than expected but otherwise it's perfect for my needs and I love it. The brass finish is consistent on all parts of the lamp. It looks aged and matches vintage brass accents on my bed, as I hoped it would. The lamp is being used as a plug-in and was easy to install -- after I dug through my toolbox to find screws and anchors that would fit. The lamp came with plenty of hanging hardware but none of it fit this lamp. That's the only reason this isn't a five-star review. Luckily the hardware needed is a universal size and shape and I already had some that would work.