With an extra long 27 1/2" shade, this 1600 lumen floor lamp can spread light across a large area with it's 42 LEDs. The adjustable joint provides extra flexibility to point it's thin contemporary light strip in all directions. Use over a chair or sofa for reading or hobbies. The 3-way touch switch at the end of the shade changes the brightness from low to high and then off. The heavey weighted base keeps it stable.