This lamp is beautiful! So very modern  classy. However, be prepared to be patient in order to assemble it. I did it solo. When at first I opened the box, I thought “ no way”. .. it was all in pieces so you had to assemble the pole section by section. The thread has to match exactly to turn. I started from the bottom working each side until I got to the section where the poles first meet- see pic. The top section was easy. Then you pull the electrical cord from bottom.. may have to push from top. Enjoy!