We didn't realize that the product was called as a boy, was it true to its name! Our estimate was that the lamp would arc at about 6.5 feet. However, I must have misread the measurements, because it's definitely over 7 feet tall! After being initially disappointed and worried that it wouldn't work in our space, we decided to keep it. The lamp illuminates our entire living room, and really fits our mid-century vibe (chrome). If someone is looking for a TALL statement lamp that sheds a lot of light, this is a great one!