Im glad you found a solution to your height problem syde. I actually am using the shelving unit in my closet to hold my clip lamps and I found the best way is to use dvd cases. My shelves are about 10 inches apart so I couldnt really raise my lamps, still looking amazing tho, Thanks for the measurement as well, I should be able to reach that height, Im going to ahve to get 2-4 more 40 watters tho, the 23 wat bulbs dont do a good enough job.