My original cord did not work and I did not get a response from the manufacturer when I contacted them about the light switch because a note in the box stated not to contact the company the item was bought from so I did not contact Wayfair. I ordered a replacement light from another company and my husband helped me make it fit. The lamp is beautiful now that it is working. The shade does not get warm, which is not a good thing with salt lamps. I bought it for the look but also for the health benefits as I have friends who swear by theirs so Im not sure if it is changing the air in my home. Perhaps it is because of the replacement cord. If you get a lamp that works, I think youll love it. I bought another lamp from a different manufacturer that does get warm but it only has an onoff switch. The dimmer is a nice thing to have on this lamp so you can use it in the bedroom. I cannot use the other lamp in our bedroom because it is far too bright.