The Mancot Table Lamp by Laura Ashley is a contemporary classic design with a contemporary on/off function. Simply touch the polished nickel base once to turn on and again to turn off. The lamp base comes with a complementing ivory Natural Linen lampshade. They recommend the use of LED bulbs with all their lights as they are more energy efficient, typically last at least 15000 hours and use 90% less energy than a traditional halogen bulb. Less energy means lower electricity costs.