It was easy enough to put the long pieces together and pull the wire through. I could do that myself and I was able to get the lamp shade put together. I have never seen a lamp where you have to assemble the lamp shade by clipping it on to a metal pole and then ultimately attach it to the back where theres hook and eye loops on both sides one has hooks one has eyes. Its definitely an upgrade from the lamp I had there in the corner. And it does come with a special bulb and a remote control so you can control how much light you have or do not have. The only weird thing was putting the lampshade together other than that Im very happy with this item.