Just what we needed for our bedroom, the only hiccup is the switch is on the cord which if you put that behind the bed that is not feasible - we got some switches for our lamps for that. They look like they are pictured, on the lighter end for how much they weigh and the lampshades are an oatmeal color - the bases are truly a black color. I would recommend these as bedroom or small area lamps. They do their purpose and are reasonably priced.