The top of the light bulb is even with the top of the shade, and IT LOOKS ODD AND UGLY.  Most light bulbs hit at about the middle of the shade.  When you walk up to the fixture, the light bulb is very prominent.  And you can't fix this problem (without buying a different lamp shade?).  These were to be used as bedside lamps.  If you are hanging these high, you don't have to worry about this problem.  Also, the bulb base is crooked and you can't straighten it.