Metal, brass plated base with plastic shade that look like calla Lillie’s. The shades are plastic. You can have either the bottom 3 lights, the top 3 lights or all six lights lit. A few spots on various pieces on metal. There are 3 shades that have a crack or a piece broken off but all of these are towards the bottom and aren’t visible when on lamp. Please see photos for full description and measurements and let me know if you have any questions!