Beside the bed, over the bookshelf in the library or in a banquette nook, this reading wall light rates superior on so many levels: 100 watts of light, full range dimmer switch (on backplate), choice of rich finishes (Weathered Brass with black shade or Gunmetal Bronze with cream linen shade) with cord cover & plug, and 3 points of adjustable joints.Convertible to direct wire with all parts included.There are three points of adjustment. The swivel at the back plate, swivel on arm and swivel from the arm to the shade. They all move in an up and down direction only. They can all be angled completely up and down but not side to side.