Perfect height next to a bench in my living room!  It was just the right accent piece and provides good lighting.  I appreciated the previous reviews pointing out the shorter height than typical floor lamps and also that the 3 bulbs are either all on or off (don't work individually).  This pulls in the same style lighting that I have in my dining room and really ties the 2 rooms together nicely.  Assembly was very easy, and it was well packaged.