Had a problem assembling...could not connect last section to base.  Another reviewer had same problem and suggested cutting thru bottom felt and screwing together from there...it worked.  Lamp is heavy and nice looking...a little taller than the lamp it replaced which I prefer.  All the sections are wired so it was somewhat cumbersome to try and get out of the packaging.  Still working on tightening sections to ensure it stands evenly upright.  Very pretty lamp!