When I purchased the lamps, I was concerned that they wouldn't be as nice in person as they appeared online.  They are even better than I expected!  They were shipped in a large box with lots of protective packaging.  No damage of any kind when I pulled them out.  

My only issue is that the instructions were not very clear regarding assembly but my husband was able to get them together for me.  I contacted the manufacturer about the issue and they were very responsive and helpful.