The design of the lamp is definitely a statement. Unfortunately what I didnt notice from the review pictures (and I dont understand how no one mentioned this) is that all the leg parts are a different color gold. This makes the lamp look cheap because you can see where the parts are screwed together. (If you really look at other customers reviews you can see that they are all like this). There were also dark tarnished parts and scratches on the metal. If I had bought this from a brick and mortar store I would have returned it. After I put it all together it really wasnt worth the effort.