This light is influenced by the form of a hand held torch. The shade is a beautiful simple form & is made from fine bone china. The base is die-cast in aluminium & then powder coated in four colour options: red, green, yellow or blue. I worked on this product with the skill & enthusiasm of my Dads foundry www.maybrey.co.uk The 2 metres of white twisted satin covered cable works beautifully with the white bone china.