Comes with the Xenon bulbs, minimal skill for assembly. The screws for attaching lamp to ceiling box are very short--they don't allow any hand screwing before using the screwdriver. This might not matter to many, but I was putting light on a landing--very awkward for ladder and a two-handed person. Took screw to Home Depot, the matched thread and I bought a second, longer set that allowed me to start the screws and set lamp in place before tightening. It's bright, stylish, and just great.