I was surprised how well crafted this lovely table lamp was! The glass base is hefty and solid with a teal blue or Mediterranean blue tone. It reminds me of the ocean and blends well with my taupe sofa and drapes. The burlap shade is somewhat lighter in tone than the picture shows. It is more of a parchment, off white shade. But casts a lovely glow mostly above the shade itself, but it brightens the entire corner where I have placed it. It looks like it cost way more that what was charged. I just love it.