I am an extremely picky and cautious buyer with high expectations when making purchases online. It took me three months and one return before this one. It is a keeper for price, quality and being exactly as described. The shades are a creamy textured white linen look, and thick, not papery. The brass is muted, not super shiny or overly gold. The arms are stout, adjustable, stay put and proportionate. The chain is heavy. Buy it. You will not regret it!