Exactly what I was coming to say! Taller harp so it sits higher.

What about a black, straight up cylinder shape with no flare? Might look dramatic and contrast nicely with the ornate brass.

Forrest green navy or dark red structural shade

This is not an appropriate submission for this subreddit. I've removed it under rule 3.

I suggest posting to /r/interiordecorating, /r/decor, /r/home, /r/homedecorating, or potentially /r/designmyroom.

Best of luck.

Thoughts on shades for this lamp? We're at a loss. We have two of them. Seems like brass and weighs a ton.