This is a lovely lamp. The mercury glass is thick and not cheap-looking and the shade has a nice canvas slub texture. It's good-sized, probably two big for a bedside table but perfect for a living room or dining room. My only issue is with the shade color: the outer shade is light tan but the inner liner is a darker tan and this does limit the illumination. I took a chance despite the picture, hoping the lighting would not be too muted, but it is too dark for my taste. If you like darker shades though, this lamp is quite nice, even better considering the great price. It arrived quickly, was well-packed and in perfect condition.