Overall, I like the lamp and it’s perfect for the spot in our cabin that didn’t have room for a bedside table.  I needed my husband’s help in twisting together one of the rod sections; it wouldn’t go in as easily as the others, and we both needed to hold and twist to get it to fit.  Other than that, it’s just what we needed. It’s very light compared to the floor lamp it’s replacing, so hopefully it won’t be too tippy when used.  It seems very stable in carpet.