Love this lamp! I have a small office in my house and needed a bit more light than the overhead fan/light combo provides. Given the right bulb it puts out a lot of light! It’s got just the right amount of arch too—enough for behind or next to an armchair but doesn’t stick out so far that it takes up half the room. it’s a nice cooler gold color, not too warm. I might prefer a switch at the top of the lamp rather than a foot switch, but not a deal breaker. I’m just glad it’s not a hand switch on the cord. Overall, great buy!