There appeared to be an issue with the wiring which controlled the switch , as the light would intermittently go on and off . It would sometimes even flicker and then switch off which I found disturbing. As an alternate bulb did not sort this issue out , it was inevitably a wiring issue. I would definitely have given this lamp a 5 star rating if the switch had not posed an issue. In spite of this , the lamp was very pretty and it emits a cosy and lovely light when it works and I am very happy with it.