These lamps came as hard wired and I knew that when ordering however I ordered them anyway because I loved the look of them. My idea was to add chain to the wire, add plugs on the end so they can be plugged in and it worked perfectly!! I am so in love with my new lamps!! The lit pattern on the walls that the lamp creates with the lights on is really awesome and gives the room a warm ambiance. The lamps are very sturdy and well made. Worth every penny it took to make them perfect for my home