This gorgeous Tiffany-inspired lamp is "faux" stained glass only in the sense that the pieces are made of plastic, rather than sheet glass. It's still meticulously "soldered" together by hand, to beautiful effect! The feather-like design swirls gently around the contoured conical shade, giving it a sense of life and motion. I saw this shade paired with a few different Tiffany reproduction bases online, so I doubt this more traditional base is original, but the glossy ebony color and matching finial do a fine job of supporting this beautiful shade!