This is exactly what I have been seeking for such a long time. I wanted a small lamp for my dining table (seats two) so that it could have the look of an old fashioned table for two in a restaurant from years ago . I no longer use candles because I have met too many people who have had fires in their homes. This lamp takes a tiny bulb (I took one out of my nightlight) and provides just enough light so that any guest will think that I look like Loni Anderson..when this is not the case! :) There is a switch on the cord to turn on the light and I like the fact that it is not battery operated. If I had a larger home I would get several of these. Simply lovely.