The lamp does have defects, the stem at the base of the lamp is loose and hence the tilt but it still stands up straight. The dome in the middle is missing one of its little points which lock the lamp in place
The table or lamp stand does not come with the lamp shade as it will make it bulkier nor do the bulbs as they are fragile and will break during shipping, you can get your own energy efficient bulbs. If you want the shade you will have to let me know.