Packaging - Small compact and very well done. It is nice it is double boxed as mine had a few dents and prevented damage to inside items due to double box.
Assembly - 30 minutes but I have purchased a similar one in the past, so had a idea how to put together. It would have only taken 15 minutes but due to Step 9 being very confusing and to interpret what to do and to not damage the shade. INPORTANT STEP 9 - DO NOT TEAR OFF VELCRO. Here is what you do. Open Shade with Velcro flaps inside shade and place down on flat surface. Slide metal bracket into shade with raised center connection up resting them on the shades Velcro flaps. Fasten Velcro from shade flaps to the Velcro inside the bracket folding them inward. See pics.
Pros - Nice lamp. I tested it with the bulb it came with but I swapped out for a smart bulb as I want voice control, dimming options and color. Do like the three different levels of light with original bulb. Came with its own tools and a few extra screws, bonus.
Cons - My other lamp had clips for the cord where as this had Velcro straps, bummer. Takes away from looking high end to a bit cheap.