This lamp is a quality transition piece, which we have placed in a room with both traditional and modern furnishings.Set between a sectional and a vintage turned leg dining table that we use for crafts, it pulls things together while shedding light on both areas. It also looks great with a red ceramic oriental lamp on the other side of the room. Whereas so many floor lamps these days seem to be synthetic, this one is nicely finished solid. We couldn't be happier. Overstock's ordering process and delivery were good as well.