As described, the switch for the lamp is at the top. Yes! We had been searching for one like this and bought the Lippert Arched Floor Lamp first because the description for the product had incorrectly placed the switch on the lamp itself and instead the switch was on the cord. This collection is exactly how where we had hoped the switch would be. Screwing together the lamp so that it's straight isn't very easy, but I eventually was able to make it work. Overall, a good addition to our room.