Packaged extremely well, and absolutely outstanding light! I was first nervous about the size of this fan, since it was going to be replacing a larger fan in my bedroom. As it turns out, not a concern at all because it is absolutely perfect as a centerpiece! The metal frame is gorgeous and high quality. One important note is that the fan blades are actually white plastic, so that was a bit of a surprise. I am working on having it installed, but the directions look easy to follow. There is also an extension rod to hang at whichever height works for your project. Highly recommend!