I needed a lamp with no more than a 15 inch shade for a summer cottage.  This one worked well for that purpose.  I am concerned about one aspect of the lamp.  There is no way that one can avoid twisting the cord as the harp is screwed onto the ceramic body of the lamp.  Instructions say to avoid twisting the cord but it clearly twists inside the ceramic body.  I hope this doesn't lead to a fire danger.  We will unplug the lamps when not in use.