Shades for these lamps are very low grade. They come in pieces and are velcroed together and it is horrible trying to avoid buckles. Be prepared to buy a new shade which is horrible considering another brand of the same lamp that looks identical can be bought for almost $40 less and maybe then I would deal with the shade issues.  The actual lamp cones are in screw-together pieces and don't appear to be a problem and look sturdy but had I known the quality of the shade I would have bought something else and am deciding if I am going to return them or buy 2 new shade.