I love the look. I have it in back if a large sectional.  The step on switch seems to me as if it could break easily if a big person stomped on it.  I also think it is a bit flimsy.  Now having said that, it is great for my house.  However, when my three sons were younger I wouldn't have been comfortable with the stability.  Assembly was a breeze.  Arrived in a timely manner  all parts were there.  The brown paper over the flat plastic part if the shade should not be removed.  Yes, my husband peeled it off so now I use soft shade bulbs.  The shade itself is lovely.  Also, like others, make sure you find that plastic disc at the bottom of the box.  If I hadn't read the reviews I would never have know that