This lamp is just what I was looking for. The light produced is not bright but provides nice background or "mood" lighting.  Previous posts regarding set up of the lampshade were helpful and the process was not difficult. As far as I can tell, it can only be turned off and on using the remote which I did realize when it was purchased. My only reason for not giving five stars is that the catches where the shade connects to the frame can be seen through the shade.