Very easy to assemble and quite stylish. All pieces fit together very well. Base is heavy enough that the lamp will not wobble. Also a perfect height to put behind your reading chair. Very well proportioned and all studs etc are clean (no glue showing) and attached well to the shade. When lit, the shade is a muted shade of beige. I would prefer it to be white but it's not too bad - all things considered. Quite happy over all.