can you read by this lamp or is it more an accent piece?
1945452
It is definitely a good reading lamp. It has four brightness settings and is even bright enough to dimly light a small bedroom.
1945453
I read bed time stories to my daughter every night by this lamp. So answer is yes. As it has 3 levels of brightness adjust to a little high to read and lower it down when sleeping.
1945454
I have had this lamp for a few years. I find myself straining my eyes if I am using it to work on the computer or read. It is possible but it gives me headaches.
1945455
I have the pink one and even on the brightest light, the shading of the glass makes it tiring on the eyes to read a book. I'm older so I need at least a good 60 watt bulb with no shading between my book and the bulb. If you're younger, under 40, it'd probably be okay.
945081
the lamp has a setting that flashes red light but i don't think it would be good enough to read with
799796
The lamp has two settings - at it's brightest, it could be used for reading.
535420
If you have the lamp right next to the book, I guess you could for awhile. The shade on the lamp diffuses the light, so it's much more suited to area lighting. If you want to read, I'd suggest the "Energizer Weatheready 360 Degree LED Area Lantern" ( http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Weatheready-Degree-Area-Lantern/dp/B0018KS37I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388403386&sr=8-3 ). I used the Energizer for several days after Sandy and was able to read newspapers. You still have to have it near the reading material but it works better for reading because the light is not as diffused. In a dark house, this lamp would be safer for using a stairway, for example, than the Energizer, as it covers a bit more area. Different lamps for different needs.
1104273
No, you can't read by it. It is more like mood lighting. I don't believe you can set it on just one color or even a set pattern. It was a gift for a friend, who loves it, by the way.
1967253
Also it isn't to be used as a reading lamp. Its just a pretty night light. I love it.
712564
If you turn the light on, yes. If not, you'll have to get real close to be able to read it. The thing with this unit is that it is pretty loud. Loud enough that I had to remove it from my living room because the noise was bothering me.
590947
It IS bright enough to read by. HOWEVER; I would think the color wouldn't be great for reading. It may make the pages look washed out.
747655
Yes Im sure it would be fine as a reading lamp. Its actually better than one of the Ott light (reading lamp brand) that I have.
1203325
No..I tried but it's all attached where the light bulb goes. It's also kinda flimsy not my favorite part of this lamp. Also the lighting is very dim/low, its for decor purposes only not lighting.
1206214
In my opinion, no. Not for any length of time anyway. It's a very nice lamp, but more of an accent lamp.
1383032
It would depend on the type of bulb you choose. I have the soft silicon bulb in mine, and it would not be suitable for reading.
983959
It doesn't give you bright reading light but definitely will light up an area. It is the only lamp I use in my living room and provides plenty of light.
1836350
use it for reading-cool light, Id guess? Maybe lite bulb makes a difference.
2125682
This lamp projects most, not all, of its illumination upward, so you would be reading, for the most part, by indirect light. I think the answer to your question depends on placement of the lamp and wall color. If the lamp is placed near light-colored walls and your ceiling is also light-colored, then there would probably be enough light for comfortable reading. It your walls are dark and non-reflective, then maybe there would be insufficient light for reading. Of course, this lamp does accommodate a 3-way bulb, so you can crank it up to the 150 watt setting.
1206213
Although mine arrived damaged, I have another lamp similar to this one. If you need a lot of light, it is not a reading light.
1262119
That I AMA ware of I don't think it has that option, even so, the lamp would not be bright enough for reading light and would be more if a distraction