This lamp has a very good light that is easy on the eyes. It has a low & high setting which is very helpful. So far the low setting has been sufficient but it is nice to have a choice.
The height is perfect. The lamp stands in a corner behind the couch and the light sits right above my left shoulder for reading. When not in use the neck of the lamp can be adjusted to lie along the wall and out of the way. The neck of the lamp can also be adjusted to give sufficient light to someone sitting on the other end of the love seat. The  on/off switch is located just below the lamp, at the top of the neck, so is very convenient to turn on and off. If the on/off switch was on the cord, it would not be accessible, as the cord is
under the couch. Highly recommend for reading or close work. Directions state the light should not be left on constantly, so use another small lamp in the room just for room light.