This lamp is kool! I gave it 5 stars, even though there was a hiccup in delivery (I ordered the blue tinted glass but the clear glass base version was shipped by mistake). Wayfair sent a prompt replacement, even in the middle of cyber shopping week and I'm very happy with it. The lamp is quite tall as indicated and the shade has a clever design - nubby linen that reveals an authentic 1950's pattern when illuminated - see photo (pardon the plastic cover - need to keep it on because I'll be transporting the lamp to its intended home in FL where it will look perfect with my MSM décor).