Thanks to those who answered my question!

So my first worry was the pull chain which probably is a major factor - I did have to yank it quite hard for the light to come on, so I would worry about it's overall durability however I wanted the light to be permanently 'on' and to control it with a smart plug/bulb so this didn't matter to me and I like the chain feature.

Yes it does smell BUT it's just the wood and it's losing that. I quite like the smell, reminds me of my dad's shed.

I put it together, taking note not to screw it too tightly so to split the wood, and putting the 4 short poles at the top!! It went perfectly together, I checked it over first, no marks and it sits lovely in my hall. I didn't need the covers for the screws as you can't see them (top and underneath).

Honest opinion from someone who bought it having read previous reviews - they are worth reading as they helped me buy this lamp with confidence knowing it was fit for what I needed it for. And I love it.

Amazed by the quality and sturdiness of this shelf lamp. I am no DIY expert and ashamed to admit that I usually rely on someone else doing my DIY for me but I managed to put this together on my own in around 20 minutes using a small screw driver. It was simple enough following the instructions included and looks great. For the quality and lovely aesthetic design, at time of review and for what I paid at under £35 in my opinion it is definitely a bargain. It included everything needed apart from a bulb which I already had that available but this easily sourced for a good cost. I would highly recommend.

This lamp won't be winning awards for quality, but it does the job. We needed shelving and lighting and this lamp filled both gaps nicely.

We ordered with the warm bulb, and the lamp provides a lovely, cosy, warm light. It's easy to build and has stood the test of time so far.

My only criticism is that it's slightly wobbly, and has been easily knocked over a couple of times. That being said, there's been no damage so at least it's durable!

Looks just like the picture. Sturdy and awesome. Others commented that the screws where rubished and chewed up the wood. This is because the over tightened it and broke it themselves. Stop once you feel resistance dont be an idiot and over tighten it and be surprised when it chews the wood up. Would highly recommend this lamp with shelves and will be buying again for other rooms. Also can work with a smart bulb absolutely love it!

Love this little fantastic addition to my room. It has good stability and I used a rechargeable colour changing lightbulb in the lampshade good value of money easy to build and install brightness on the settings are very good and it’s very stable even on carpet

Totally perfect for bedside tables in a smaller bedroom. Look wonderful and smart and works a treat.

As pictured when assembled this unit is really useful, a bit of a fiddle out of the box to assemble by yourself, but once I had it all laid out and figured out the order, install went ok, as a tip, only half hand screw the screws into each pole then tighten when both ends in, otherwise can be a little frustrating. Now its together it is a really useful storage space as well as being a great light, great value for money and arrived quickly, feels really solid free standing, excellent!

It’s not brilliant. Don’t think it’s worth the price. Had to try hold pieces in place as no screw winds in holes and hangs free. Had to mess around with it to try get It to fix together. Took 2 people to erect and hold pieces in place to screw together. Looks ok not sure how long it will last as screws didn’t fit holes and spun round not gripping. We live and learn

Love I in our new gone. Just bulb I'm find hard to fit aby suggestions

The threads are very bad they comes off and happened for 2 long poles. Very bad quality

Came with one extra flat head screw but missing one double ended thread bolt. Very frustrating.

I am really disappointed as the shade doesn’t fit and the lamp looks very odd without it…