I ordered the lamps for use in a small wall space, thinking they would also be small enough to spot light an art piece but they are too large and the finish is more of a medium brown than the dark blackish brown we were hoping for.  Will be using them in our office instead.  If you want to hard wire them, you will still see the cord hole in the wall plate.  This was a surprise and added to the decision to hang them on the wall in the office. Id recommend this lamp conditionally.