The lamp was fairly easy to assemble but when I screwed the column to the base it screwed on unevenly. When I tried to unscrew it made the base come loose.  I just moved in and don't have tools so had to go to Lowe's and buy some wrenches..which I needed anyway.  Was able to get the column off and got it fully assembled without damage.  It was a little disappointed that no bulbs came with the lamp.  The last lamp I got from this company came with bulbs.  It's a bit more challenging then I expected to find snazzy bulbs for a lamp that can't exceed 25 watts.  I'm sure I'll find them on line.  The lamp looks amazing and am happy with the product.