Is this light good for reading...ie pulling it down to hover a foot or so above one's book/? seems like the diameter of the shade is too big. that.
518444
Ah! In that case, the lamp is probably too big. I'd suggest something else.
518445
Yes, this lamp is great for reading. No need to pull it down close to your book, though, as it casts ample light wherever it's shone. Right now, we have the lamp set up so that it's about two feet above our three seat couch, making any of its seats a great reading spot.
518446
I have the lamp by my sofa where I read at night. So, for me, the answer is "yes." Choose a light bulb of a wattage that works for you, and then the lamp gives you a lot of flexibility as to how to position it.
27215
not yes/no answer, maybe this will help. We have ~ 12' * 15' room and we turn all 3 lights on (~60W equivalent CFLs each) for best light. It is fairly good. With only 2 turned on, it is ok for socializing but not for good reading.
603444
Not really, it's very thick. The light is terrible, and because of it's compact size the light bulb ends up being a bit too close to the book, and so it doesn't light the entire page well, particularly the bottom. Picture an 8 foot tall street light, it's not going to light as much sidewalk as a 25 foot tall street light.
1516561
It depends on the bulb you installed on the lamp. The lamp height is good for the reading.
2012296
The magnifier must be held few inches above the book. I assume that this would be awkward for prolonged reading.
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.
1930491
Yes this lamp is excellent for reading. Less strain on eyes. The full spectrum light makes reading easier. I also use mine for very detailed needlepoint and charts that can be difficult to read.
683053
Hi Jerome, I read a lot in bed, and I use this lamp. The light is a bit whiter than I would like, but it is bright enough for a good reading, and at the same time very discrete for any other person sleeping in the same bedroom. Hope his helps !Regards,Rodrigo
1414041
I would have used it for that. It's not a super bright light, just enough to see by. When I use it on the porch, it throws enough light to read by up close to it. I love mine.
467014
It is high enough for reading or working under but I had wanted it to help light a room with no over head light and it is not bright enough for that. It is very nice looking though! Hope this helps.
1477836
You might if it was fairly close to the book. I would suggest getting the bigger one... much better light!
1390292
This lamp is beautiful. You don't need light to read a Kindle....at least I don't. I can't remember about the older ones but I think you should be OK. Just think of this lamp as more ambient light than reading light for books.
2057996
It is a little larger than a foot. I find it perfect for a bedside lamp for reading, but it would be hard pressed to light an entire room.
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Yes you can. My son read it in the car when it was dark and he didn't complain. Lately I have been using it at night to read and its okay. I don't like it on my head but if you position it right toward the book its fine. Kind of bright. Its a great purchase but maybe a book lamp would help if your sole purpose is to read at night.
1270948
The lamp is very bright but covers only a a relatively small spot and the light is too yellowish...makes me dazzy for reading at night, I would suggest getting a lamp with a larger cover/shade.
871903
Yes, I believe it would. It has a setting for the brightness of the light. Just be careful of the amount of tension on the head strap so there is no discomfort. It is an adjustable light also, so this would be excellent to point down at your reading material. Hope this helps, and happy reading:)
1588323
No this lamp is not good lighting to read in, it is just meant to put in a room as like a night light, some are stronger than others but not nearly enough to study in, either is the color of lamp a good color to study in.