We've been working on lighting in the living room and didn't want another lamp shade.  Saw this and thought it might just be the perfect lamp for our antique sideboard.  Great choice!  I like how the glass shade is adjustable so you can't see the bulb, works great as an accent with a 25 watt, LOVE the pull chain!  Wish it were all brass, but then it would've cost a lot more.  Parts of it appear to be metal, and parts of it plastic, but it is quite heavy for it's size, and doesn't look cheap.  Think outside the desk lamp on this one!