First of all, the packing of these two lamps was an engineering marvel. The packing job was amazing! When the box came it did not look big enough to hold the two lampshades. When I opened the box it was pure genius on how they designed the lampshades. You actually built them (Ive attached pictures)! Overall, there was quite the assembly but the directions were VERY easy to follow.
I love the lamps, the three way switch for the different lighting options is wonderful. I am more than happy with my purchase.