This is a stunning desk lamp. The metal parts are exactly as pictured. The lamp shade is darker than pictured -- more of a dark beige. The lamp is large and heavy The only downsides are that 1) it's a bit expensive for what it is, and 2) the switch is on the bottom of the cord (vs. on the lamp itself), which can be inconvenient. Otherwise, this is a great looking lamp that serves our purposes well.
