I've had a white lamp that was given to me a few years back. It came with a white shade that did it no favors, everything just washed out. I bought a different shade elsewhere that arrived slightly damaged and poorly made, but used it anyway. Looking at it everyday was discouraging, but I had paid for it and just didn't bother returning it, so I used it. Finally, I could take no more and got this beautiful shade. It arrived in excellent condition and looks absolutely perfect on my white lamp.