Mushroom lamps are simple in design, with a mushroom shape shade on the top of a tin body, resulting in a mushroom-inspired design, hence the name of the trendy lamp. The 60s icon is still today a beautiful addition to a modern interior and its’ organic shape adds a simple, yet perfect design aesthetic to the style of a room.
While they are a popular choice, mushroom lamps tend to be great atmospheric lighting as the mushroom shade diffuses the light and directs the light downwards, resulting in a soft glow in the interior. Some say mushroom lamps are a trend, yet I personally believe they are just so timeless they fit in every era and were never really gone. That’s the beauty of simple and timeless design, isn’t it?
In the list below, you can find my favorite picks of the best mushroom lamps that fit perfectly in a modern interior. The list contains both pricy and more affordable designs, tall or lower models, and a variety of different colorways and materials to fit your room design and needs.
Reverse lamp designed by Aleksandar Lazic for Audo
The Reverse Lamp fits the mushroom lamp trend because of its shape, yet its beautiful material composition has a modern touch that draws the eye to the details. As the inspiration for this lamp, Danish designer Aleksandar Lazic looked at marble tables from 1970s Italy.
The mushroom lamp combines a travertine base with a curved, bronzed aluminum shade that defines the perfectly balanced expression of the lamp. The brightness of the light diffuses evenly on the raw stone material, revealing shadows and a play of color and texture created by the natural material.
Where the base and mushroom shade meet, the designer included a dimmer to adjust the brightness of the LED light source.
Flowerpot VP3 mushroom lamp designed by Verner Panton, produced by &Tradition
The Flowerpot lamp designed by Verner Panton in 1960 is a true icon and is currently available in a series of different models and colorways. While the mushroom lamp trend continued way into the 1970s and even still today, Verner Panton’s designs pioneered the iconic organic design language of the mushroom lamps.
Artemide Nessino mushroom lamp designed by Giancarlo Mattioli
In the 1960s, designers refined the domestic landscape through the first uses of plastics. In this era, Giancarlo Mattioli designed the Nessino mushroom lamp as an expressive and affordable design inspired by nature and the challenges of industrial manufacturing technology at the time.
Louis Poulsen Panthella designed by Verner Panton
Another design from Verner Panton in this list: the Panthella series designed in 1971 is one of his most significant and most well-known designs. The iconic, soft organic shape of the mushroom lamp is beautiful and elegant, yet also functional at the same time.
The lamp provides a pleasant, diffused, and reflected light in any room decor. The top shade directs the light downward, to be reflected by the trumpet-shaped base. Panthella is available as a floor lamp, portable lamp, and different sizes of table lamps.
Night Owl table lamp designed by Nicholai Wiig-Hansen for Fritz Hansen
The Night Owl mushroom lamp is distinctive in appearance with its asymmetrical oval shade that rests on a wooden base. The unique design by Nicholai Wiig-Hansen is a cool and unique addition to any room design and is available in three different colorways.
Setago JH27 portable mushroom lamp designed by Jamie Hayon for &Tradition
The Setago portable lamp designed by Jamie Hayon has diminutive, mushroom-like proportions that add whimsy to any space or shelf. ‘Seta’ is the Spanish word for mushroom and ‘go’ takes its name from the portable functionality of the mushroom lamp.
The discreet gold dimmer on the base of the mushroom lamp can be touched to adjust the brightness and this cool lamp is available in four color combinations.
Atollo mushroom lamp designed by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
Also referred to as the archetype of the table lamp, the Atollo mushroom lamps designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 have revolutionized the way we imagine the classic bedroom side lamp. The cylinder, cone, and hemisphere that compose this beautiful design piece result in a product that is decorative and essential at the same time, all while being truly timeless.
The mushroom lamps are available in three different sizes and come in a metal or blown glass version.
W103 mushroom lamp designed by Inga Sempé for Wästberg
Mimicking the simplicity and solidity of a push pin, designer Inga Sempé created a light and balanced piece that has a timeless look combining a mushroom lamp shade with an angled base that can be adjusted to your needs.
The W103 mushroom lamps are available in different color options and the design is available as a wall lamp and pendant light as well. The sturdy, long-lasting mechanics that can also be found back in traditional machine-tool lighting were an inspiration for the design of the lamp which combines an aluminum shade with a slender steel arm and a solid base.
Mushroom lamp designed by Matti Klenell for Örsjö
The mushroom lamp designed by Matti Klenell is a friendly table and floor lamp that creates a strong focal point on a side table, on a desk, or in a window. The lamps cast a pleasant light into the space, making them an ideal choice as a reading lamp beside a sofa or in the bedroom.
Pao Mushroom lamp designed by Naoto Fukasawa for HAY
The Pao lamp collection, though reminiscent of a mushroom, is named after traditional Mongolian Pao tents that are illuminated at night time. The designer captured the same atmosphere and warmth coming from the tents into the lamp collection.
The LED light source is nestled inside the shade, keeping it away from view and giving the lamp a clean and unbroken visual identity. The base and shade are made out of opal glass, making the mushroom lamps suitable for both domestic and corporate environments.
Tom Dixon Bell mushroom lamp in metal
While the classic mushroom lamps are usually made of authentic Murano glass, plastic, metal, or mouth-blown glass, the Bell lamp designed by Tom Dixon is formed from pressed steel and then plated with a brass, copper, or chrome finish. This results in a reflective surface that allows it to take on the characteristics of its surroundings.
Vipp sculpture table lamp with a black or white marble base
The Vipp sculpture lamp is perfect as decorative lighting in a living room or bedroom. The mushroom lamp consists of a three-layer opal glass side underneath which the LED unit is hidden and a round cylinder base made out of grey or white marble.
The base of the elegant mushroom lamp contains a metal dimmer and the cord is covered in fabric for a high-end look and feel.
Herman table lamp by &Tradition
The Herman lamp by &Tradition is named after the notable Danish author Herman Bang, who was a key figure in modern breakthroughs because he shone a light on dimly lit issues society chose to ignore. Just like his stories, the Herman lamp offers a small beacon of light throughout the space.
The mushroom top is paired up with a wooden stem and a marble base, which makes it a perfect lamp for a living room or bedroom side table.
Shelter mushroom lamp from Normann Copenhagen
The Shelter lamp has a simple, yet characterful design that emits a cozy light into an interior. The inner side of the mushroom lamp provides a reflective surface, while the curved shape directs the light into the space. The lamp is perfect for adding an indirect light source to a living or bedroom interior.
Governor table lamp from Lyfa
The Governor table lamp has a sophisticated look and a mid-century modern design aesthetic brought forward by the combination of solid brass and walnut details. Architect Bent Karlby led the team behind the 1956 design which provides a pleasant, functional downlight into any interior setting.
The perforated shade allows glimmers of decorative light to escape, while subtly illuminating the brass surface when the light is on.
Fungo mushroom lamps by Globen Lighting
Inspired by forest mushrooms, this beautiful table lamp made of white a light brown glass provides a soft light perfect for a side table. The handmade mushroom lamp brings a playful element to a bedroom or living room decor without being too overpowering.
Dome lamp designed by Todd Bracher for Mater
The Dome lamp designed by Todd Bracher for Mater has a timeless and iconic shape that spread a gentle glow in a bedroom, office, or living space. The mushroom lamp is available in two sizes and various finishes and fits both residential and commercial interiors.
Meadow Lamp designed by Space Copenhagen for Fredericia Furniture
The Meadow table lamp consists of a glass dome paired with a crafted marble foot and brass details. The soft and easy light shining through the dome is reflected in a subtle way onto the marble, giving the design by Space Copenhagen an organic and unassuming look.
Gejst Leery table lamp designed by Kasper Friis Egelund
The Leery table lamp designed by Kasper Friis Egelund has the typical components of a mushroom lamp, yet because of its asymmetrical construction, it adds a whimsical style to the interior.
