This arc floor lamp is easy to assemble and looks very like the pic except for the color of the lamp shades. I agree with other commenters that while the pic looks like a deep brown color the actual color of the shades are black. For now I will leave as is, but I may cover or paint the shades at some point. Functionality of the lamp is very good - in a large room with insufficient overhead lighting, this lamp has made the perfect addition to arcing over the couch to allow for detail work as needed. It's a keeper!

Pros: easy to assemble, good value, solid, good lighting
Cons: color of shades in pics is misleading