Lampshade is made of recycled carton in natural, brown color with gray incrustations. The paper is about 5 milimeters thick - solid & not transparent. Giving light just down, keeping the above area dark. Lamp looks the best hanging low - to give direct light on the desk or table. Perfect to separate space. It can be painted with all kind of paint, decorated with decoupage style, or cut. You can pin things into it easilywhat gives unusual pinboard. It's safe & tested by me almost ten years now (other one). My credo is, that every designer must test their projects themselves minimum 6 months. I recommend using energysaving bulbs, or led bulbs, but traditional is 40W max. It is completely enough to give light for desk. Lamp is ready to mount, contain bulb holder, 1,5 meter wire, plastic details, electric cube, masking ceiling cup. VERY, VERY light weight - only 1,5 kg! It matters, when it is your head... Lamp is the best fit as a secondary, or direct space light. Save place on the desk - hang your lamp. But, whatever You like. Paper lamps are the best option, for example, in the closer contact with head. Way better than metal & glass. Remember Make sure, that the bulb never touch a lampshade. Regulate properly. It is the basic rule in the lamp using timelife. Bulb is NOT included. Pick the number of finish - it's FREE now! More info, photos, philosophy, options & fun at: www.makeyourlamp.com Made in Poland, parts are bought in local hardware shop, that is why it's costly. Shipping is custom, if You get more items. Enjoy! Check out matching containers made of the same bunch of paper. #makeyourlamp #PaperPetuum #AniaWerner #zeroplastic 111933 Classic Industrial Style Natural Brown & Gray Recycled Paper Lamp. Fully Recyclable Over Over. Unique. Get One, Or Set Of 3