I had no problem with assembly and it’s straight and sturdy.  It was a little difficult to get out of the box.  I had read several reviews talking about it being short and I know why.  The description says that it’s 61” and I measured the spot and 61” would do.  But this lamp is 58.3”.  The color is not the same as the pictures.  It’s lighter and a little more yellow.  I think that eventually I will replace the shade.  It seems a little big to me.  I think that either a 16” or a slightly tapered shade would be better.