First of all, just want to say that Wayfair is great with communication and delivery of products.  This lamp came in perfect condition.  The product is exactly as described.  Assembly was easy (peasy lemon squeezy ...as my children would say).   I love the larger linen shade.   The base is sturdy.  I painted the base to match my decor.  Painting was a cinch as the paint adhered very well to the textured resin material of the base... and not a lot of paint was needed at all.