It works!
The lamp is just as I expected.  A little on the cheap side, but it gives a nice bright light for reading.  One problem, as was discussed by Reader1000.  The screw holes didn't align properly.  Rather than re-drilling new screw holes, I noticed the label depicting "bottom" on the upright pole was on the wrong end of the pole!  I simply pulled out the electrical cables and reversed the pole, so now the "bottom" label is on the top of the assembled unit.  The screw holes match up perfectly, and it gives a sturdier assembly as compared to the original setup.<br /><br />The lamp height is perfect for sitting and reading.
Rating: 4 stars