These are lovely, heavy lamps with good solid bases. The design is stylish and the pattern on the base is nicely done with beautiful marbelized colors. We all choose different decor in our homes so I cannot speak for anyone else, however, the colors are perfect where I will use them and the color showed well enough online for me to make the appropriate selection. My tables are not set up yet so the photos have been taken in the appropriate room but not in the exact location. The lamps hold a one-way hundred watt bulb and boast a perfect and easily accessible chain switch.