When I saw this lamp it was love at first sight. I couldn't believe the price. I had to have it. It arrived well packaged, and had to be assembled. This was not difficult. But I found the best way to do it was firstly make the lower part of the tripod legs , then fit the short top rods onto the lamp shade , once all three are in place you can place the copper triangle plate over the three short rods and then fix the long lower legs. Then it is done , easy peasy. I am now the very happy owner of a really stylish bright light. The lamp head can be moved into which ever position you want. The lamp does need a fair amount of floor space as it is a tripod. This lamp looks as if it cost far more than it did and I one happy customer.