This sconce is a perfect example of high quality workmanship and style. Of course, it's a Mission/Craftsman style, which is very attractive in many settings. The build quality is excellent. The metal base is very heavy, and is finished beautifully. The glass insert is also well made, and it's very thick glass, with a nice, subtle finish, making the lighting glow through it. I already had well secured electrical boxes fitted onto the walls, so this installation was a breeze. The supplied crossbar attaches firmly to the box (mine are metal boxes), then the fixture slips onto the threaded insert.It's got a nice bronze finished cap to secure it to the electrical box. Wiring is a snap, though you'll need a second pair of hands to hold the unit near the box (the unit is heavy...no compromising the quality on this unit, that's for sure). It can take a 100 watt incandescent, but I used an LED equivalent (soft white) and the glow it emits is beautiful. The light shines through, and also up and down from the open ends.This is a great sconce and I highly recommend it.