Extremely easy to put together, well packaged, and looks great in my living room. Bright but not too bright—great for my living room which does not have an overhead light. The pole is separate pieces you screw together. Assembled it looks pretty seamless & is completely straight. 

As some other reviewers have mentioned, the lightbulb is well hidden in the box but it is in there. The lamp does have a clear cord that doesn’t really match the rest of it, but other than that I love it. Really happy with this purchase!!