The shade sits much lower than shown in the photos (except for the photo for the dark blue lamp, which shows the shade where it actually sits), but all-in-all it is the height specified.  I ordered the "dove" lamp based on the off-white color shown online, but the color is a medium grey.  Also, the base of the lamp I received is off-kilter, so it overhangs the edge of the acrylic base on one side by about 1/2 inch.  While the lamp is a nice quality lamp, the lamp I received is not the same as that shown in the photos, and I have emailed the company to return it...I will have to see what their response is.