The blue lamp shade was delivered with several dents in it (the shade has a cardboard-like lining). Customer service did respond and is sending a new lamp set, from which we have to remove the shade, but return the unused lamp base (shipping free). Light barely shows through the shade, so do not expect much light to filter through there, most of the light shines out the bottom and top of the shade, which is fine if you only need a soft, indirect type lighting. The overall lamp looks nice and doesn't take up a lot of space on the bedside table which is why I bought it. The switch is inline, which isn't mentioned in the ad.