This  photo shows the bed lamp lighted. It provides plenty of downward light for reading. This piece is also great to hang over the top of a mirror -- for a very Victorian look. 

In the above photo, the bed lamp is unlighted. 

This photo shows the bed lamp photographed from the back.  The light is provided by a stationary lamp socket with pull chain to allow easy off and on if used in bed for reading.  Notice the inside of the bed lamp is lined with silk and trimmed with fancy braiding. The two hooks that hang over the headboard are wrapped with silk taffeta to protect the finish. The light bulb in the photo is not included.