This is a great lamp. I looked around forever for a new lamp that wouldn't look so new in an old house. So many of the bronze lamps available look quite modern and all the same. I used this lamp in a large bedroom with bronze fixtures, and while it's not quite as black as my fixtures, it has an aged look and fits in great. It is also plenty bright and looks sizable enough for a large bedroom (200+ sq ft). Very nice and unique.