I love this lamp so much I ordered two more! (It's on sale + IMO worth every penny + more). This lamp looks much more expensive than it is even at full price. The shade is absolutely gorgeous - a beige with a hit of grey unlit + a much warmer golden beige when lit than the accompanying photo indicates. The band around the top + bottom of the shade is also typical of a much more expensive lamp. I can't praise this lamp enough - including the expert packaging. Arrived fast, too.