Ordered this sconce in polished nickel.  Looks just like the photo.  It replaced a 22 year old Tuscan-themed sconce on the wall of our L-shaped staircase to our second floor.  A dimmer switch may be advisable since the 60w bulb made it so bright it was like looking at the sun. The 40w was better but the 15w was perfect as we want just enough light to leave it on in the evenings and not require use of of the bright canned lighting option we occasionally use. When turned on it looks more like a moon with plenty of light to get up and down the stairs safely.