I was convinced this lamp was not a good fit for where I had envisioned it….my Living Room. THEN after my handyman told me it was a really great lamp (he had put it together) I moved it into the TV room (taller beamed ceiling) and over an L shaped sectional and it was PERFECT  !!  I can read by it and it is a great accent for that specific space.  Much less expensive than the ones in department stores. Plus a foot control switch I really like.