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Mushroom Lamps
Mushroom table lamps take their name from the rounded, dome-shaped shade that sits low over a slim stem, screening the light and spreading it softly across the surface below. This range includes plug-in and rechargeable mushroom lamps sized for a bedside table, a desk, a shelf or a console rather than for lighting a whole room, and every US order ships free with tracking.
What is a mushroom lamp, and how do you choose one?
A mushroom lamp is a table lamp with a rounded, dome-shaped shade set low over a slim stem, so the shade screens the bulb and spreads a soft pool of light across the surface beneath it. It works best as accent and ambient lighting on a bedside table, desk, shelf, console or side table, rather than as the main light for a whole room. Before choosing one, check four things on the individual product page. First, power: some lamps in this range are USB powered and stay connected in use, while others carry a rechargeable battery and sit cable-free once charged. Second, control: touch control, a push button and an inline switch all behave differently in the dark. Third, light: some offer three light colors or stepless dimming, others give a fixed soft glow. Fourth, size and finish: confirm the listed dimensions suit your surface, and that the color you want is in stock.
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The Mushroom Table Lamp is the USB-powered mushroom lamp in this range: touch control, three dimmable light modes, a soft diffused LED glow, 11 × 7.7 in, in white or orange. It is not rechargeable, so it stays connected to a USB power source in use.
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How they differ
The three below share the rounded mushroom silhouette and all of them dim. They differ in how they are powered, how the shade treats the light, and which finishes are offered.
Mushroom Table Lamp
- Power
- USB powered, stays plugged in
- Control
- Touch control
- Light
- Three light modes with dimming
- Form and finish
- 11 × 7.7 in, ABS and PC shade, in white or orange
Minimalist Mushroom Table Lamp
- Power
- See the product page for power details
- Control
- Touch the lamp to change color
- Light
- Three light colors, stepless dimming
- Form and finish
- Pared-back silhouette, black or white shade
Common questions
- What is a mushroom lamp?
- A mushroom lamp is a table lamp with a rounded, dome-shaped shade that sits low over a slim stem, so the shade screens the bulb and spreads a soft, even pool of light downward and outward. The shape reads as a decorative object during the day and an ambient light after dark.
- Are mushroom lamps bright enough to read by?
- They are designed for ambient and decorative light rather than focused task light. For short spells of reading in bed they are usually comfortable, but for long reading sessions add a dedicated reading light aimed at the page.
- Where should you put a mushroom lamp?
- A bedside table, desk, shelf, console or side table all suit the compact shape. Keep the base fully supported, keep the touch control within easy reach, and leave a little open space around the shade so the rounded form reads as deliberate.
- Are mushroom table lamps dimmable?
- Some mushroom lamps in this collection are dimmable or offer multiple light colors, while others provide a fixed soft glow. Check the control and light details on the individual product page before choosing.
Keep browsing
See every lamp in one place, or read the lighting guides if you are still deciding on size and brightness.
- Browse the full lighting catalogue
- Standing floor lamps for living rooms and reading corners
- Wall sconces and wall lights for bedrooms and hallways
- Pendant and ceiling lights for kitchens and dining rooms
- Ceramic, glass and decorative table lamps
- Bedside table lamps and dimmable desk lamps
- Cordless rechargeable lamps for cable-free surfaces
- USB desk and task lamps for reading and screen work
