The actual rods in the center of both of my lamps are crooked, which results in crooked shades. I spent literal hours until the skin on my hands was raw trying to get them straight. For almost $100, you could have at least made sure the rods were centere and upright. Not happy with my purchase, but I guess you get what you pay for. Unfortunately, I can’t afford those lamps that are $200  a piece, otherwise I’d be returning.