These lamps were easy to assemble. There are three pieces all connected by the cord. When you pull the cord out of the bottom it pulls the pieces together. The top and middle pieces connect to each piece below by a screw in connection. That connection doesn’t totally screw in and feel secured but it does seem to hold the pieces together. The middle piece is of a cheap plastic. However the bottom piece is higher quality and very heavy so the lamp won’t topple. The shade is of good quality. Colors look accurate on line. Shipped and arrived quickly.