This lamp is taller than it appears (almost 30"), has 3 way switch  (50, 100 & 150w) & a lovely lamp shade..  Those 2 features make it an excellent desk lamp for the Home Office/ Library. This sturdy lamp is very elegant and beautiful. The gold pineapple was a most desired design in Colonial America as it was a sign of wealth as well as aristocracy. It has everything that someone with excellent taste combined with pragmatic sense would want to light up a handsome room