I spent so much time looking for a lamp to add to the contemporary upgrade my husband and I made to our kitchen/living room.  I bought these for the sheek look and contemporary feel.  They fit perfectly in our living room. I definitely recommend a cooler tone light bulb as the shade is more of a natural color (not a  white) and anything warm gives off an enhanced yellow cast.  I had to straighten, nearly break a weld at the top to make the shade sit straight.  I would buy these again.