I have a lot of experience with lamps as a designer.  I can appreciate good quality.  I was incredibly skeptical about the quality of this lamp, given the price.  This lamp is exactly as pictured.  The shade is excellent quality for the price, rivaling the linen shades of $600 plus Beachcrest Home lamps.  The proportion of this piece is excellent, and the crackle finish is lovely.  I have this in my master bedroom now, and while I think I will try a brighter bulb, it is just as expected.