which is also very well suited for indirect lighting, with energy-saving or LED lamps, also in shelves, on shelves etc. About Cable length, switch assembly, glass quality, etc. have been reported in detail other, which need not be repeated. With maximum 40 watts quite bright, "constantly" available through the use of weaker bulbs as in dark corners. Who the base too high appears just buys a shorter lamp. We have the same 4 of them in operation and are still very satisfied with the functional lighting.