The base is solid.

Sturdy base, and nice aged brass finish that adds a look of elegance and class to her room.

The base is nice and heavy, and it seems really sturdy

Pretty and fairly heavy base.

Good heavy base, and the antique brass color is shiny but not "cheap" shiny.

Starting from the packaging, to the strong base, to the elegant look

Lamp's encased in styrofoam, which breaks as soon as you try to take out the lamp, shedding tiny styrofoam particles everywhere