The Element Arc Lamp is a stunning addition to any contemporary setting, and the touch feature works extremely well.  The light generated by the LEDs is bright white, but...and there's always a but...the focus of the light is directly down, making it inappropriate for, say, a nightstand reading light or even a desk.  As an accent piece, it's gorgeous, and even though I intended the two units I bought for a nightstand application, I've kept them as ornamental lights with no regrets.