Once it was put together, I loved it!!! I put this together by myself. It brought me to tears. Do not attempt this alone unless you can contort yourself into many positions. It was difficult is an understatement. With 2 people it would have been a breeze. You do need small fingers to screw the base together. It was complicated. I love it now behind my reading chair. It hangs over your head and is perfect for my corner nook. Modern, clean lines.