The packing on this item was overkill multiple layers of bubble wrap taped around the outside of the box. Why When I finally got the box opened, this was not necessary as the lamp is packed securely inside with Styrofoam, etc. Good customer service from Wayfair, as always, because the shade was not acceptable. The beige fabric had a random and very noticeable black thread woven in. (At first, I thought it was a grease stain.) And the fabric, which has an obvious grain, was stretched onto the shade crooked. The lamp base was fine, so I only needed a new shade, however I ￼was told I had to get a whole new lamp as the manufacturer would not send only a shade. So Wayfair sent the replacement lamp today. This shade has small coloured slubs woven in throughout!  eg. orange, green and black. The lap bases are both OK. Guess I have two lamps now with weird shades.