The lamp is great, love the look.  The packaging was odd.......the box was full of a "sand-like" substance.  There was a hole in the corner of the box so don't know if the sand/dirt had just got in through it or what.........was all over the plastic covering of the lamp, etc.  So, had to clean the lamp with a damp cloth before putting together.  Not a terrible issue, just odd.  Lamp looks great, perfect for my living room.