Kind of a pain to assemble, but not impossible. Solid, no wobbliness or shakiness. Great for the price. Definitely a statement piece, takes up more space than you'd think. Only reason it's not getting 5 stars is because the shade was coming apart at one of the edges, like the glue hadn't properly taken or something. It's not super noticeable, but still. Also, the shade (once you light the lamp) reads much more beige than white.