My wife and I really love this shade. You know, it's tough to find shades. There are so many lamps out there and the dimensions are always a challenge when adding a shade. Yes, they come with a shade but buying a stock shade is a bit of a trade between balance and function. Custom shades are nice but cost wise, they don't always match the value of the lamp. This one is nice in every way. We needed a bit more room to the wall on a dresser at home. The depth of the shade was deeper, but still it is easy to reach up and turn on/ off the lamp. It is actually better! Good quality as well. Good price. Now how can you beat that?!