"The design of the Stela is excellent; the execution leaves much to be desired. This is a VERY cheaply constructed lamp and while the base is wood, it has been painted to look more expensive than it is. Additionally, it is VERY lightweight. The shade is good a disperses warm lighting. Had this been manufactured with a heavy. antique-brass base with the existing paper or even a glass shade, I would have been happy to pay twice--perhaps three times the price."