I wouldn't say they're the wrong size so much as the wrong shape. That style of lamp should have a tapered shade. Those look out of proportion.

https://www.houzz.com/products/royal-designs-flare-bottom-outside-corner-scalloped-basic-lamp-shade-beige-egg-prvw-vr~100296314?lid=102177385

Wayfair sells lampshades too.

Well, I don't think they are horrible. but a bell shape would have been better. Are you able to find a llamp store that offers a variety of shade? Take your lamp with you and get it fitted.. It is sort of like buying a custom made suit. Be preparec for at least$100 for a nice shade and perhaps look at some pretty finials, too.

Yeah they need to be more tapered: bell, english drum, flared, something. But they are essentially the right height and the right diameter on the bottom.

Destroying them is a shame; they are fine. I do find though that the lamp/tables proportions are not working well.

They are not a perfect match thats for sure. Horrible? No. It really depends on how much you want to invest in these lamps. I would talk to Lamps Plus to allow you to donate them rather than trash them...and get new ones. Or just get new lamps! It may be cheaper and bring newness to your room. But thats of course entirely up to you depending on how attached you are to these lamps.

I had purchased these first. But they were too small. I think this is the style I need but in larger dimensions.

The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base, and one third of the total height of the lamp. So for a 6-inch lamp base, the shade should be at least 12 inches wide. And if the total height of the lamp (including the bulb and harp) is 24 inches, the shade should be 8 inches tall.

^Yes, a shade more like that would be nice. Also agree with the suggestion of a finial, if possible.

bell shaped shade, will fix it.

they don't look too big.