We LOVE this lamp set!  The shades required having to be constructed, but that was a straight forward quick task. The three-way touch of the base vs. a little knob to turn is most convenient. FULL DISCLOSURE. . . I caught myself reaching under the lampshade on occassion at first & just had to laugh!  However, the most convenient feaature of these lamps are the ports in the base!  Easy to charge our cell phones or plug in a laptop as needed.