I ordered 2 of these lamps. They were very well packed . Beautiful lamps w a good heavy base. My 1 concern is with 1 lamp. It is difficult to get the swing arm level & ended up tipping the base slightly to make it appear level. Also when putting it together I noticed some electrical tape on the cord under the socket area. The other lamp didn't have this. I wonder if it had been returned and then sent to me. Seemed odd to me. It's hard to get anything in northern Idaho so will keep both lamps. Also ordered a table lamp. Some parts were missing but customer service was great & I'm looking for the parts in 5 days or so.