This is exactly what I had hoped it would be! The lamp is solid heavy metal. The design and size of the shade was perfect. Not too big, not too small. I love that the shade allows a soft white to illuminate out. They said it only took 10 minutes assemble, it truly was that simple. I found that if I put it on carpet, it was great not to topple. But, I wanted it to be just a few inches higher in a particular spot and put a stained piece of wood the same color of the stand under it, and it great and solid! I'm a very happy customer, thank you!