This lamp looks more expensive than it is, I'm so happy I found it! In pictures it probably looks more "mirror" like than in person. In person you can sort of see through it but still get those really cool reflections. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the bracket that the shade attaches too was WAY crooked. When I screwed the shade on, it was lopsided by about 10 degrees. And because that piece is soldered, you can't adjust it. Bad quality control, because you could've seen that with your naked eyes, one eye closed. I had to put a small hex nut under one side of the shade support to even it out. Nevertheless, I'm super happy with it. I paired it with the Gallion end table, from Wayfair as well.