Kenroy Home 33049CH is a portable lamp with a polarized plug for reduced risk of electric shock. It requires a 120V, 60HZ, 100 WATT MAXIMUM MEDIUM BASE TYPE "A" BULB (not included). The lamp has a socket ring, shade, socket assembly, pole, and base assembly. To assemble the lamp, screw the pole to the base assembly, pull the excess power cord through the base, screw the socket assembly to the top of the pole, remove the socket ring from the socket by unscrewing it, place the shade over the socket and secure it with the socket ring, and install the bulb.