In the case of this lamp, the threads are not very well finished, end cap fell off, the grommets holding up the shade don't fit properly and the shade keeps falling down.

The bottom of the lamp has a soft rubber finish that will not scar or scrape your furniture.

The finish looks great.

The finish on the lamp shade has multiple small defects

It looks nice and fair quality for the price not really classy finishing ...has plastic washers at the dudes of the lamp cap😳

and it's brushed finish appears pretty nice

Heavy sturdy lamp with clear-coat to protect the metal finish.

The finish is cheap and looks like it was painted on by a child.

I would say this is worth paying a little extra for since the metal is much more solid and quality vs the more cheaply made ones with the "gold finish" base

The Plus Side:-The base is heavy and well weighted-The base has soft pads so no furniture scratches-It looks beautiful- lovely shade of green, nice brass finish-Easy to assemble

They need another 10-20 years to produce well finished products.

In the case of this lamp, the threads are not very well finished, end cap fell off, the grommets holding up the shade don't fit properly and the shade keeps falling down.

The finish is very nice.

From the shade having odd places it looks like the finish was rubbed off, to the shade itself sitting askew, and the metal base looking to be cheap plastic (even though it is metal).