This solid crystal lamp is shaped on a turing wheel with diamond cutting blades. Crystal by definition is glass with a high content of lead which gives it a softness for cutting and a superior color of clarity. Not bashful about a lamps function and so not to mar the fineness and clarity of the crystal a center post has not been placed in the lamp, it is instead french wired with the cord droping from the socket. the lamp is finished with a fabric drum shade.