My husband and I both really love this lamp!  It adds the perfect rustic touch to our new home in the mountains of western NC.  The night light adds just the right ambiance to the room and I leave it on all the time.  The night light works with the lamp on or off, same with the lamp, works with or without the nightlight on.  I love the style and the burlap shade looks great.  I cannot say enough good about this purchase!   It looks great in our den/great room and the height is perfect.  I recommend this beautiful lamp 100%!