This lamp is beautiful; the slate look with shades of browns and greens is very nice and with the light lampshade  and the dark material on the top and bottom of the lamp base, it makes for a very nice contrast.  It is heavy but very stable on the base.  I ordered 2 - one for each side of my sofa.  They are tall, so it will provide good reading light with the 3-way bulb.  This has made a wonderful addition to my living room.