These lamps are the perfect size for my needs! I am creating an alternative-seating classroom this year, and have decided on using red & gray (our school colors), along with black, white, and silver accents, and Wayfair has been my go-to for the new furnishings I'm adding. I have a long row of upper and lower cupboards in my classroom with a corresponding length of counter. Each end of the counter steps down into two separate 2-seat work ares, and each these lamps will provide just the right amount of light ambiance in these work areas. Their black shades arrived with absolutely no dents or dings, and the bases are weighty enough that I feel confident using them in a classroom of fourth and fifth graders. I especially liked the double-box/Styrofoam system of packaging, and of course, Wayfair's fast and free shipping is the only way to go for me!