When it arrived the limbs are all folded in alignment to make shipping easier.  I referred to the photos on the Wayfair site to spread the limbs out similar to the photos.  It is really a very pretty and very unique specialty accent light.  I am very pleased with this light.  The base is an 8 inch solid metal circle.  It will look even better sitting on some type of oriental base or even in a shallow pot.  I will try to submit photos later.