Humber
Small Mushroom Table Lamp
This small mushroom-shaped table lamp is made of hand-blown and hand-painted glass with a glossy mint-green finish and subtle ribbed texture. It requires an E27 light bulb (maximum 60 W) and features an inline cord switch. Dimensions: 9 inches (23 cm) tall and 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Blown glass
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 5x5x9 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Product Insights
The Small Mushroom Table Lamp from Humber offers a unique, handcrafted lighting experience: each piece is hand-blown glass with inherent air bubbles and thickness variation ensuring no two are identical, producing a warm, soft glow diffused through a swirl pattern. The glass finish is glossy and painted stripes are flush with the surface, while the lamp feels lighter than expected. It creates a soft, even ambient glow and subtly tints light based on glass color. Care requires a soft damp cloth and mild soap; avoid alcohol or solvents. For best ambiance, Humber recommends a 40W LED Edison bulb. The lamp has an on/off inline switch; dimming is only possible with a dimmable bulb and separate wall dimmer. The compact scale and simple switch focus attention on handcrafted details, but handling must be gentle—always lift by base to avoid breakage. The main tradeoff is that achieving adjustable brightness requires additional components and a wall dimmer, while the delicate construction demands careful maintenance.
- Uniqueness
Blown glass with inherent air bubbles and thickness variation; no two lamps identical.
Why this is supported
Catalog verifies that the brand explicitly acknowledges pattern variation:
Kindly note all our glasses are handmade. Please expect minor pattern difference in each lamp.
shop-humber.com. Research on hand-blown glass adds that
Small air bubbles or swirl lines often form during the blowing process. These are natural signs of handmade glass.
moanaglass.comand
Slight differences in thickness or curve indicate handwork.
moanaglass.com. These characteristics ensure each lamp is individually distinct.
Humber's lamp is hand-blown glass with
each lamp has subtle variations in wall thickness, curvature, and possibly tiny air bubbles
The uniqueness of hand-blown glass — hand_blown_glass_uniqueness. The hand-painted stripes also vary, so
the width, spacing, and exact lay of each stripe will vary from lamp to lamp
The uniqueness of hand-blown glass — hand_painted_stripe_individuality— the brand itself notes that
. Hand-blown glass also keeps it lighter:
Hand-blown glass tends to be lighter than it looks.
moanaglass.com. These details set it apart from mass-produced decor.
- Light quality
Hand-blown glass swirl pattern diffuses light into a warm, soft glow.
Why this is supported
The brand describes the lamp as
Hand blown in a swirling glass pattern to accentuate your colorful decor or chic modern aesthetic
shop-humber.comand as
Designed to emit a warm, diffused glow that creates a cozy, calming atmosphere
linenchest.com. The close top shape further contains light for a soft glow, as stated:
The close top shape ensure the light is contained within its shell in order to create a soft glow in your space.
shop-humber.com. Together they confirm the diffused light quality.
- Feel
Lamp feels lighter than expected due to hand-blown construction.
Why this is supported
Research notes that hand-blown glass is generally lighter than machine-made:
Hand-blown glass tends to be lighter than it looks. The glassblower controls the wall thickness during creation, resulting in delicate, balanced pieces.
moanaglass.com. This validates the lamp's perceived weight.
- Finish
Glass has glossy finish; painted stripes are flush with surface.
Why this is supported
A Q&A with the brand confirms the finish:
The glass has a glossy finish, typical of hand-blown glass lamps like this one.
What is the finish of the glass – glossy or matte?Also, the painted stripes are
The stripes are painted on and appear flush with the glass surface, as is typical for hand-painted blown glass.
Are the painted stripes raised or flush with the glass surface?. These details confirm the lamp's aesthetic finish.
- Care
Clean with soft damp cloth and mild soap; avoid alcohol or solvents.
Why this is supported
The brand provides care instructions:
Use soft damp cloth, with soap or neutral detergent. Please ensure power is turned off before cleaning the mushrooms.
shop-humber.comand
Do not use alcohol or other solvents.
shop-humber.com. Following these preserves the lamp's finish.
- Cleaning
Hand-painted stripes require cleaning only with a damp soft cloth and mild soap.
Why this is supported
The product includes care instructions that specify:
Use soft damp cloth, with soap or neutral detergent. Please ensure power is turned off before cleaning the mushrooms.
shop-humber.comAdditionally, it warns:
Do not use alcohol or other solvents.
shop-humber.comThese guidelines indicate the delicate nature of the hand-painted stripes, requiring gentle cleaning to avoid damage.
- Ambient glow
Enclosed hand-blown glass creates a soft, even glow for ambient lighting.
Why this is supported
The close-top shape ensures light is contained, creating a soft glow according to the brand:
The close top shape ensure the light is contained within its shell in order to create a soft glow in your space.
shop-humber.comThe hand-blown glass diffuses light evenly:
Hand blown in a swirling glass pattern to accentuate your colorful decor or chic modern aesthetic
shop-humber.comTherefore, unlike steel lamps that reflect light, the glass body glows from within, providing a unique ambient character.
- Bulb
Humber recommends a 40W bulb and an LED Edison bulb for best ambiance.
Why this is supported
The brand recommends a 40W maximum bulb for comfortable reading without overpowering the space:
We recommend bulb with max wattage of 40W to ensure you could read underneath the mushroom without overpowering your entire space.
shop-humber.comAdditionally, they suggest pairing with an LED Edison bulb for a warm, inviting light:
We recommend the LED Edison bulb to pair with our mushrooms.
shop-humber.com- Dimmer compatibility
A dimmable bulb with a wall dimmer allows adjustable brightness.
Why this is supported
For adjustable brightness, the lamp works with a dimmable bulb if paired with a separate wall dimmer:
you can use a dimmable bulb with a separate wall dimmer if the bulb supports it
Can the lamp be used with a dimmer switch?- Ambiance
Each glass color subtly tints the emitted light, producing a warm, localized glow.
Why this is supported
The hand-blown glass is designed with a swirling pattern, as noted by shop-humber.com:
Hand blown in a swirling glass pattern to accentuate your colorful decor or chic modern aesthetic
shop-humber.comand linenchest.com describes it as
Designed to emit a warm, diffused glow that creates a cozy, calming atmosphere
linenchest.com. The close-top shape further ensures the light is contained:
The close top shape ensure the light is contained within its shell in order to create a soft glow in your space.
shop-humber.com. This construction, combined with the lamp's small scale, concentrates the colored light in a tight footprint, producing a subtle tint rather than a saturated projection. Compared to opaque steel or resin mushroom lamps, the Humber's fully translucent glass glows from within, offering a richer color experience.
- Artisan variation
Hand-blown and hand-painted construction ensures a unique light pattern per lamp.
Why this is supported
Hand-blown glass naturally exhibits variations:
Slight differences in thickness or curve indicate handwork.
moanaglass.comand
Small air bubbles or swirl lines often form during the blowing process. These are natural signs of handmade glass.
moanaglass.com. Additionally, the hand-painted stripes vary per lamp:
Please expect minor pattern difference in each lamp.
shop-humber.comThese variations ensure a unique light pattern per lamp.
- Handling
Handle gently; lift by base to avoid breakage.
Why this is supported
The hand-blown glass is lightweight and delicate, requiring careful handling.
Hand-blown glass tends to be lighter than it looks. The glassblower controls the wall thickness during creation, resulting in delicate, balanced pieces.
moanaglass.comLift the lamp by its base, not the shade, and avoid sudden impacts or rough movement.
- Switch
On/off inline switch; dimmable only via separate wall dimmer.
Why this is supported
The inline cord switch has no indicator light and is strictly on/off.
The inline cord switch does not have an indicator light — it's a simple on/off switch.
Does the inline cord switch have an indicator light?Dimming is not built-in and requires a separate wall dimmer.
This lamp has an inline cord switch (on/off) only and is not dimmable via the switch; however, you can use a dimmable bulb with a separate wall dimmer if the bulb supports it.
Can the lamp be used with a dimmer switch?- Dimming
Lamp dims only through a dimmable bulb and wall dimmer, not through its switch.
Why this is supported
The lamp's inline cord switch is on/off only and does not support dimming, confirmed by the Q&A:
This lamp has an inline cord switch (on/off) only and is not dimmable via the switch; however, you can use a dimmable bulb with a separate wall dimmer if the bulb supports it.
Can the lamp be used with a dimmer switch?For dimming, the brand recommends a maximum 40W bulb for reading:
We recommend bulb with max wattage of 40W to ensure you could read underneath the mushroom without overpowering your entire space.
shop-humber.comThe same brand page also recommends using LED Edison bulbs:
We recommend the LED Edison bulb to pair with our mushrooms.
shop-humber.comThe lamp's hand-blown glass and shape produce a diffused glow, as described:
Designed to emit a warm, diffused glow that creates a cozy, calming atmosphere
linenchest.comand
The close top shape ensure the light is contained within its shell in order to create a soft glow in your space.
shop-humber.comThe switch has no indicator light, so the bulb itself is the only visual on/off feedback when dimmed:
The inline cord switch does not have an indicator light — it's a simple on/off switch.
Does the inline cord switch have an indicator light?- Lighting
The hand-blown glass and close-top shade produce a warm, diffused glow.
Why this is supported
The lamp's hand-blown glass with a swirling pattern is designed to emit a warm, diffused glow:
The close-top shade further contains the light, softening the output.
The close top shape ensure the light is contained within its shell in order to create a soft glow in your space.
shop-humber.com- Design simplicity
The compact scale and simple inline switch focus attention on the handcrafted details.
Why this is supported
The lamp's compact 9x5-inch size emphasizes its handcrafted details. The inline cord switch is simple:
The inline cord switch does not have an indicator light — it's a simple on/off switch.
Does the inline cord switch have an indicator light?
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A glossy mint-green mushroom-shaped table lamp with a rounded dome shade showing swirl patterning, mounted on a short tapered cylindrical stem; visible power cord exits from the lamp base toward the rear left.
- Overall shapeMushroom silhouette formed by a rounded dome shade over a short, slightly tapered cylindrical stem that meets the shade with a narrow neck.
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x 0.30 · y 0.23 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high) - Shade surface patternGlossy dome shade with subtle curved swirl/ribbing lines running across the cap surface, visible as lighter and darker bands following the dome curvature.
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x 0.35 · y 0.23 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Material and finishHigh-gloss, smooth translucent or opalescent material that reflects highlights and surrounding light, producing visible glare spots on the cap.
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x 0.34 · y 0.24 · w 0.32 · h 0.45 (high) - Color of productUniform mint-green color across both shade and stem with slight tonal variation due to lighting and reflections.
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x 0.34 · y 0.24 · w 0.32 · h 0.45 (high) - Power cordWhite power cord emerging from behind the lamp base and passing to the left across the stacked books.
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x 0.29 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high) - Base-stem junctionNarrow neck where the stem meets the underside of the shade, visible as a slight inward curve under the cap.
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x 0.42 · y 0.38 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene on a light-wood round table with stacked books and a small glass cup; large leafy plant in the background and soft natural light from a window at left.
- Table surface and propsLight wood round table holding two stacked hardcover books with bright orange/red edges and a small clear glass cup containing dark liquid to the right of the lamp.
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x 0.25 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.25 (high) - Background plantLarge leafy green plant with multiple broad leaves filling the upper and right background behind the lamp.
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x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - Window and lightingSoft natural light from the left, visible window frame and subtle outdoor light contributing to reflections on the lamp surface.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (high) - Foreground cropLeft edge of a gray upholstered furniture piece is visible and partially cropped into the lower left corner of the image.
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x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high) - Reflections and glareSpecular highlights and reflections of the window and surroundings are visible on the lamp cap and stem, indicating a glossy finish.
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x 0.38 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
mint green· shade and stem#BABCCB- Overall shapeMushroom silhouette formed by a rounded dome shade over a short, slightly tapered cylindrical stem that meets the shade with a narrow neck.
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Product
A glossy mint-green glass mushroom-shaped lamp with a domed cap and flared stem, shown resting on a small stack of books.
- Overall silhouetteMushroom-shaped lamp with a rounded dome cap that overhangs a slightly flared cylindrical stem; cap and stem are continuous visually with no visible seams on the photographed side.
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x 0.40 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high) - Surface finishHigh-gloss reflective surface producing highlights and small specular reflections on the cap and upper stem.
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x 0.43 · y 0.28 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible patternSubtle diagonal swirl or ribbing pattern running across both cap and stem, aligned in the same diagonal direction.
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x 0.40 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high) - Material appearanceOpaque to translucent glass or glazed ceramic appearance indicated by smooth curved surfaces and internal light diffusion near the base of the cap.
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x 0.40 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (medium) - Base contactLamp sits directly on a stack of books with its circular base centered on the top book.
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x 0.36 · y 0.58 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Staged interior scene showing the lamp on a wooden bench beside a large-leaf plant; soft even lighting with visible reflections and a plain light-colored wall background.
- Support surfaceNarrow wooden bench or table with warm medium-brown finish running horizontally across the lower third of the image supporting the books and lamp.
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x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Stacked booksThree visible books stacked under the lamp; top book has a pink cover and a visible spine text block toward the front edge.
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x 0.34 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Legible spine text“Images of Bermuda”
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x 0.36 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Legible spine text 2“LaBrucherie”
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x 0.52 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (medium) - Plant propLarge green fiddle-leaf style plant with several glossy broad leaves visible along the left edge of the frame.
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x 0.00 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (high) - BackgroundPlain light-colored wall with even, soft lighting and minimal visible texture behind the lamp.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse ambient light with distinct specular highlights on the lamp cap indicating at least one directional light source from the right-front.
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x 0.46 · y 0.30 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium) - Foreground cropPartial view of a textured fabric object in the lower-left foreground, cropped by the frame.
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x 0.00 · y 0.82 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
mint green· cap and stem#64CAB4pastel pink· top book coverPackagingcream· book spine and pagesPackaging- Overall silhouetteMushroom-shaped lamp with a rounded dome cap that overhangs a slightly flared cylindrical stem; cap and stem are continuous visually with no visible seams on the photographed side.
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Product
A lit mushroom-shaped table lamp made of glossy, translucent material with continuous spiral ribbing on both the dome shade and the stem; a white power cord exits behind the base.
- Overall silhouetteMushroom-shaped lamp with a rounded dome shade sitting on a short cylindrical stem that widens slightly at the base; the dome overhangs the stem evenly.
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x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.46 (high) - Surface patternContinuous diagonal spiral ridges that wrap around the dome and continue down the stem, forming a consistent swirl texture across both parts.
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x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.40 · h 0.42 (high) - Material and finishGlossy, translucent material that diffuses the internal light; bright specular highlight visible on the upper right of the dome.
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x 0.46 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Lighting stateLamp is turned on and emitting a warm yellow-green glow that illuminates nearby surfaces and casts soft light on the stacked books beneath it.
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x 0.24 · y 0.52 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (high) - Power cordWhite insulated power cord emerges from behind the lamp base and runs leftward across the book surface.
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x 0.20 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the lamp on a round wooden side table with stacked orange-covered books, a small clear glass cup with dark liquid, a large leafy plant behind, and part of a gray upholstered sofa at left; natural window light and interior shadows present.
- Table surfaceCircular wooden side table with a light natural wood finish supporting the lamp, books, and cup.
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x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.26 (high) - Stacked booksTwo stacked books under the lamp with bright orange or red-orange covers and visible page edges; top book is used as the immediate lamp platform.
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x 0.26 · y 0.62 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Glass cup propSmall clear glass cup with a handle containing a dark liquid, placed to the right of the books on the table.
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x 0.72 · y 0.72 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Background plantLarge houseplant with broad, dark green glossy leaves fills the background and frames the lamp, positioned behind and slightly above the table.
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x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.56 (high) - Sofa arm visibleGray upholstered sofa arm appears on the left edge of the frame, partially cropped into view.
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x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high) - Window and ambient lightVertical window or glazed door is visible behind the plant at left center, allowing dim natural light and creating a faint exterior view; overall scene uses low ambient light with lamp as primary luminance source.
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x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (medium) - Fine print and small text legibilitySmall printed text on the book covers is present but not legible at this resolution.
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x 0.30 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
warm yellow-green· dome shade and stem#FDEC7Bvivid orange· book covers under lampPackaging- Overall silhouetteMushroom-shaped lamp with a rounded dome shade sitting on a short cylindrical stem that widens slightly at the base; the dome overhangs the stem evenly.
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Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
a lot brighter and a
a lot brighter and a beautifully glass blown lamp addition to our home
Mignonne
Jolie lampe, belle couleur. Plus grande que ce que je pensais!
Adorable
Belle petite lampe pour la chambre de ma fille, prévoir une petite ampoule!