These lamps are a very nice quality.  They are off-white with a crackle finish.  I was concerned that the shade would be optic white - but it isn't, it is an eggshell white, so it is very pleasing with creamy-white lamp base.  One reviewer said the shade looked cheap - but it doesn't to me.  It looks like a nice linen shade - there is definitely texture in the shade and it appears well made. I would describe the shape of the shade as a tapered drum.  The shipping on this was super quick too.