Kenroy Home 32981BS is a portable lamp that takes approximately 10 minutes to assemble. It has a polarized plug to reduce the risk of electric shock and should only be used with a 120V, 60HZ, 150-watt maximum medium base type "A" bulb (not included). The lamp's power cord should be tucked into the hole in the upper pole before securing the glass shade with the socket ring. If the lamp does not light, check the plug at the outlet, the bulb for a broken filament, or contact your distributor or place of purchase.