Bought this lamp to go in a family room that has bronze ceiling light fixtures. The description of the shade was yellow in color, but it is not yellow. I asked the representative before purchasing this lamp about the shade color and she also agreed that it was not yellow but a very light beige. Did not use the maximum wattage bulb and it still puts out sufficient light. The dimmer extension switch is on the back of the lamp column which operates at the base of the lamp. Be sure to pay attention when assembling the lamp that the rod for the dimmer switch fits securely into the socket or the lamp won't turn on.
Packaged well and no shipping damage. Easy assembly.
Great for reading and fits great behind a club chair.