This lamp is not a showpiece, for sure. But, a standing lamp that gives off a nice light with just a 40 watt. I found a 60 is too much for my use. The stand is easy, just screw each piece together and pull the elec wire thru. The linen shade is pretty easy to put on the plastic round part - the rolled shade snaps on to that part to complete it.. I do not use the remote (just what I didn't want was another darn remote!) You don't need it, but it dims and has colors I guess. Istead of a finger switch, there's a foot pad on/off. OK--I like it! I have it sort-of tucked back, out of the way. Kids or dogs would easily knock this thing over. But, with the choices we have now, this was a good price and it works!