I was looking for an inexpensive bedside lamp to use for reading in bed.  The lamp is cute, well made and takes a 60wt chandelier bulb. The bulbs I found were $5. I cannot use it to read. I have to note that I purchased a black shade, a lighter shade may make reading possible. I would recommend the lamp with following caveat, you may or may not be able to read by this lamp. Otherwise, it is as advertised and an obvious good value.