Love the lamp - the coppergold really makes it look quite elegant. Not particularly happy with the white pattern on the base at first coz it looked scratches more than pattern, but once you put the copper plate on and everything is set up, it’s not a problem anymore - I could barely notice the white pattern. I’m not handy at all but it’s really pretty easy to install. I did need my 10 year old son (who’s also not handy) to help me because of the heavy base and long pole. It’d be hard to do it without another pair of hands. I struggled with two things but it’s totally me being dumb
1. I couldn’t figure out how to fit all the wire into the pole. Finally I realized I just needed to pull it out harder from the base! How dumb was I (that also shows how not handy I am)
2. I had a hard time screw the light bulb on. I gave up and my husband did it in two seconds. 

Overall great buy. Pretty happy with the look and the quality.