I really liked how this floor lamp looked online but the ones that I received are defective. The rod is divided into 4 sections that you have to attach and twist to tighten, no tools needed. But one of rods was too loose and it would simply not tighten so the lamp is bent. I informed Wayfair about this and sent photos and they were great in sending me a replacement right away without returning the first one. But alas, the second one was also bent after I put it together. I didn't want to bother with making another complaint so I just kept it. I'll figure out a way to disguise the bent section, I think.