Love this as an accent lamp. I currently have a 60 watt bulb in it but I feel a 40 watt bulb would be softer and more conducive to the lamp. As per some of the comments, it isnt very full. But, it doesnt need to be. I think its perfect as it is. Also, it has a rocker switch approximately 11 inches from the base and theres approximately another 55 inches to the end of the cord.