I bought these lamps to temporarily replace two that are about the same height that needed repairs. The only complaint I have is that I feel the shades are about an inch too short. As they sit in the same spots as my old, same height lamps, on either side of my sofa, my eye sees the bare bulb from under the shade. Apparently, my older lamps have slightly longer shades since this didn't happen before. I'd just switch shades, but the ones on the older lamps don't look as good on this style. 

I am in the process replacing the endtables, too, and have shopped for ones that are not quite as tall. That should rectify the lightbulb-in-the-eye problem. Depending on how that works, and when my old lamps get repaired, these lamps might end up semi-permanent in my living room.