Didn't let me down - This lamp is so beautiful - it isn't very tall and if you are going to use it for light to work by you definately have to put it on a end table but if using just for decoration then it would be perfectly fine on the floor.  I put mine on a small decorative table and absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE it !!   Would recommend it highly and everyone who sees it for the 1st time has some amazing comment to say about it .........