I guess I didn't realize from the pictures in the ads that it was really looking like oriental lamp shades rather than solid.  The lights work fine and they are sturdy.  Don't know if the shades will hold up to the bulbs but am using bulbs that don't seem to release heat as such, so shades should last.  I also live in a dusty area (desert) so will see how difficult they are to keep clean since the shades are made of cloth.