The floor lamp is the height that we wanted and the shelf is the perfect width, too.  One suggestion to the manufacturer is to have an optional cover for the top.  Our intention for purchasing the lamp was for soft muted lighting but with the top being open, the light beams out.  We are trying to find a cover or material for the top which would then make it better suited for our purpose.  The lamp is stable even on carpet.  I would purchase this floor lamp again!