Classic “get what you paid for” situation. This lamp is functional, but should be put in a far corner of the room. Up close, it looks cheap. The metallic paint used for the support columns is easily scraped, nicked and scratched off which reveals the black underneath. The shelves are flimsy, and the “faux marble” finish is already pulling away from the corners and peeling. Not worth the hassle of returning, and will likely end up at Goodwill when the apartment lease is up.