Like other reviewers mentioned, it’s very petite! Of course I knew this from the stated height, but I too did chuckle when I put it together. Ultimately that works well for a reading light since it’s really at the height you’ll be sitting down, and the flexible neck is great! It’s quite bright. It’s an LED, not a regular bulb, but it includes information about the LED it requires and if the bulb died you could just unscrew and install a new one. 

I’m planning on long term using it for under a loft bed so the short height is perfect, for now have it next to this couch and it’s great!