When I read one reviewer's comment that these were "cheap", I almost didn't purchase them. But I'm very happy I did buy them. I bought two, one for each side of my sectional. I will say, though, that they are not expensive quality lamps, but they are exactly priced to fit the plastic droplets and the materials used to support the lamp. The shades are wonderful; I wish I could find smaller ones just like them to fit two of my smaller table lamps. The delicate copper threads in the fabric coating on the heavy plastic shades make them elegant and sturdy. I am almost tempted to buy two more floor lamps just for the shades. Unless someone touches the droplets, there is no visible evidence that they are plastic, so get over it if that bothers you. I have received raves about my new floor lamps from everyone who has seen them. Oh, by the way, I'm a retired interior designer, and I'm fine with these...for the price, you'll not get a look as grand as you get from these floor lamps.