I ordered this lamp (my daughter had one) to replace a larger one I had ordered from Wayfair.  My friend who had cathedral ceilings in her home, fell in love with the larger one so that's where it is!  This one fit the scale of my room better.  It arrived with parts of the base missing, and upon reporting the damaged lamp, I received a replacement within 2 weeks.  Very impressed with the customer service staff who made it their mission to ensure they fixed the problem.  The bamboo shades can be positioned together or spred apart to allow flexibility for light direction.   Can be used over a dining table or placed over a living room seating area.