Humber
White Swirls Retro-Style Portable Open Lamp
The White Swirls Retro-Style Portable Open Lamp is a battery-operated hand-blown, hand-painted glass accent lamp consisting of a conical shade seated on a cylindrical base, intended for ambient lighting indoors and outdoors. It measures 9 inches (23 cm) high with a 5-inch (13 cm) diameter and uses a built-in 0.3W warm white LED (2900K) powered by three AA batteries that are not included. The shade has an open top providing access to the bulb and socket, and the base contains a battery compartment with a removable cover.
- Color
- White
- Material
- hand-blown glass
- Style
- retro
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Specifications
A retro-style portable lamp with hand-blown glass featuring white swirls, providing warm ambient light for indoor or outdoor use.
Hand-blown glass, built-in warm white LED (2900K), battery-operated (3 AA batteries required, not included), portable, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
- Color
- White · white
- Material
- hand-blown glass
- Style
- retro
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 5x5x9 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Additional Attributes
- hand-blown glass
- hand-painted glass
- warm white LED lighting
- battery-operated
- portable
- retro-style
- indoor/outdoor use
Product Insights
The White Swirls Retro-Style Portable Open Lamp by Humber is a hand-blown, mouth-blown semi-transparent white glass lamp with a milky swirl inside, making every unit unique in swirl pattern, wall thickness, and tiny air bubbles. Priced at 75 CAD, this cordless 9-inch-tall mushroom-silhouette lamp functions as sculptural décor even when unlit, fitting retro, minimalist, contemporary, and eclectic interiors beyond themed rooms. It delivers a warm 2900K glow (below the evening-sleep cutoff and less amber than 2700K) that diffuses through the glass into a soft, even, nightlight-level ambiance—explicitly not room or task lighting, with a 0.3W LED run by three AA batteries (not included) for 20–40 hours. The main tradeoffs are its mood-scale brightness (not for reading), lack of USB-C rechargeability, non-weatherproof build (dry covered patios only), and delicate hand-wash care: no dishwashers, ammonia, acid, or abrasives. Its small scale positions it as a shelf, nightstand, or dining-table centerpiece rather than a true end-table lamp.
Verified claims
- Swirl uniqueness
- Every lamp is one of a kind; swirls, tiny bubbles and wall thickness vary, so pairs never match exactly.
- Materials
- Glass: mouth-blown semi-transparent white body with a milky swirl formed inside the glass.
- Light diffusion
- The hand-blown semi-transparent white shade diffuses the warm LED into a soft, even candle-like ambient glow rather than a focused beam.
- Cleaning
- Hand-wash only with the lamp switched off, using a soft damp cloth with mild soap and a distilled-water wipe; never use dishwashers, alcohol, ammonia, acetone, acidic or abrasive cleaners.
- Design heritage
- Unlit, it still reads as décor and belongs to the 1960s-70s mushroom-lamp lineage.
- Decor role
- The white hand-blown swirl glass reads as décor even when unlit and, being cordless, can move from a bedside table to a dining-table centerpiece in rooms beyond retro styling.
- Ambiance
- The 0.3W LED gives a warm candle-like mood glow, not room or task lighting.
- Color temperature
- Warm candle-like glow that reads below the 3000K evening-sleep cutoff, though a little cleaner and less amber than a classic 2700K bulb.
- Runtime
- Three fresh AA batteries power the 0.3W LED for about 20-40 hours.
- Power source
- Cordless freedom from 3 AA batteries (not included); it needs no wall outlet or power cable.
- Outdoor use
- Not weatherproof: use on a dry, covered patio, never in open rain.
- Craftsmanship
- Each hand-blown lamp's swirl pattern differs slightly and may hold tiny air bubbles; these are natural marks, not blemishes.
- Placement
- At 9 in tall it falls below the 24-34 in end-table-lamp range, so it is a shelf accent, not a true end-table lamp.
- Off-state decor
- Even unlit, the cordless lamp works as sculptural decor on shelves, tables, and patios.
- Style fit
- The mushroom silhouette suits retro, contemporary, minimalist and eclectic interiors — no themed room needed.
- Warm glow
- Warm candle-like glow diffuses into a soft, nightlight-scale wash — not reading light.
- Scale
- At 9 in tall and 5 in wide, it is a nightstand/shelf lamp rather than an end-table lamp.
- LED replaceability
- The built-in LED is not socketed and is not user-replaceable; if it eventually fails, the whole lamp must be replaced because no replacement parts or repair service are available.
- Outdoor stability
- Weighs about 1.5 lb, so it sits fairly planted on a level surface; a strong gust on an exposed outdoor table can still tip it, so shelter it on a porch, covered patio, or against a wall.
- Glass fragility
- The shade is hand-blown glass, not tempered or reinforced, so it is more fragile than mass-produced glass; handle it carefully and avoid drops or impacts, especially when moving it between indoors and outdoors.
Product record
- Title
- White Swirls Retro-Style Portable Open Lamp
- Brand
- Humber
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 1 reviews
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A two-part blown glass table lamp with a tapered conical shade and a shorter cylindrical base, both finished in a warm milky cream glass with diagonal swirl pattern and a glossy surface.
- Overall shapeTwo-piece blown glass lamp comprised of a taller tapered conical upper shade that sits directly on a shorter cylindrical base; both pieces are seamless glass elements with a continuous visual alignment.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.45 · h 0.61 (high) - Shade geometryUpper shade is an inverted truncated cone with a slightly rounded rim and smooth curved sides tapering inward toward the top opening.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.39 (high) - Base geometryLower section is a short, straight-sided cylinder with a flat bottom resting on a slim dark circular pad visible beneath the glass.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.50 · w 0.28 · h 0.19 (high) - Surface finishBoth shade and base have a glossy, reflective glass finish that produces soft vertical highlights and subtle reflections of the scene.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.51 (high) - Swirl patternOblique diagonal swirl stripes run across both the shade and the base; the stripes are lighter and more translucent than the surrounding glass, creating a repeating diagonal band pattern.
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x 0.33 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.48 (high) - Color toneLamp glass appears as a warm milky cream with slightly warmer highlights where the light passes through the thinner upper rim.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.51 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the lamp placed on a stacked book on a round wooden side table; soft fabric curtain backdrop and out-of-focus plant on the left; warm ambient lighting and soft shadows.
- Table surfaceRound wooden side table with a light natural wood grain finish supporting the lamp and a book.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.25 (high) - Book spine text“Everybody's Got Something”
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x 0.34 · y 0.64 · w 0.42 · h 0.06 (high) - Book author text“ROBIN ROBERTS”
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x 0.66 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Small logo on spineSmall circular or typographic publisher mark visible at the book spine edge; characters are not fully legiblePartial
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.64 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Background elementsSoft beige curtain fills the right background and a dark out-of-focus area with green leafy plant elements appears on the left, both outside the product.
2 regions
x 0.57 · y 0.00 · w 0.43 · h 0.98 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (medium) - Lighting and shadowWarm ambient lighting with soft shadows under the lamp and a subtle highlight band on the lamp glass indicating a diffuse light source from the right side.
Colors
warm cream· shademuted cream· base- Overall shapeTwo-piece blown glass lamp comprised of a taller tapered conical upper shade that sits directly on a shorter cylindrical base; both pieces are seamless glass elements with a continuous visual alignment.
- 02
Product
A two-part translucent swirled lamp made of a single warm-illuminated material with a conical upper shade and a shorter cylindrical base separated by a narrow illuminated gap; a thin dark trim ring at the bottom is visible.
- Overall shapeTwo stacked cylindrical forms: a taller, slightly tapered upper shade and a shorter cylindrical lower base, aligned concentrically and forming a single vertical lamp silhouette.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.56 (high) - Surface patternDiagonal spiral or swirl grooves wrap around both the shade and the base, producing a continuous slanted stripe pattern across the lamp surfaces.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high) - Material and finishTranslucent, frosted-looking material that diffuses warm light evenly through the shade and base; finish appears matte and soft-glowing when illuminated.
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x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high) - Illumination and gapLamp is lit, producing a warm yellow glow; a slightly brighter narrow horizontal seam between the shade and base is visible where the two parts meet.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.44 · w 0.30 · h 0.06 (high) - Bottom trimA thin dark circular trim or base ring is visible at the very bottom of the lamp where it contacts the surface.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Lamp placed on a closed book resting on a round wooden side table in a warm, softly lit interior scene with a fabric curtain background and a dark plant area at left.
- Support surfaceRound wooden side table with visible wood grain and rounded edge supporting the book and lamp.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high) - Prop bookClosed hardcover book under the lamp, spine facing forward with legible printed title and author.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Book spine text“Everybody's Got Something”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.63 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high) - Book author text“ROBIN ROBERTS”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.63 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (high) - Background elementsRight side has a light-colored fabric curtain occupying the background; left side shows a darker area with out-of-focus plant foliage.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.00 · w 0.38 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (medium) - Lighting and moodWarm, low-key interior lighting with soft shadows; lamp is primary local light source creating a warm halo on nearby surfaces.
- Foreground occlusionA blurred upholstered arm or cushion intrudes slightly into the lower-left corner of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.24 · h 0.26 (high)
Colors
warm cream yellow· shade and base#FDDD93matte black· bottom trim ring- Overall shapeTwo stacked cylindrical forms: a taller, slightly tapered upper shade and a shorter cylindrical lower base, aligned concentrically and forming a single vertical lamp silhouette.
- 03
Product
Two photographic views of a portable lamp: a top-down close view into the open translucent swirled shade showing the bulb and a side view of the lamp lying on its side exposing a circular black battery compartment at the base with the battery cover removed and placed nearby.
- Shade shapeTapered cylindrical translucent lampshade with visible spiral swirl pattern following the curve of the shade; top opening is circular and the shade walls are thin enough to transmit light.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.02 · w 0.70 · h 0.44 (high) - Interior lamp socket and bulbInterior shows a central light bulb mounted in a recessed socket; the bulb is clear with a visible filament element and sits in a darker circular inner recess.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (high) - Base battery compartmentCircular black plastic base with an open rectangular battery compartment. Three battery slots and metal coil springs are visible inside the compartment.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.56 · w 0.46 · h 0.37 (high) - Battery cover removedRectangular black plastic battery cover is detached and placed on the wooden surface near the lamp base; cover has molded text and small latch features.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.74 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Battery compartment markings“Legible molded markings near the battery slots including size and voltage indications, shown in raised or printed characters.”Partial
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (medium)
Other
Two-panel composite image with warm directional lighting, wooden surface props, shallow depth of field and soft shadows; bottom panel shows background plants and a red wall out of focus.
- Shot compositionImage is split into two vertical panels: top panel is a top-down close-up of the lamp interior, bottom panel shows the lamp on its side revealing the base and battery cover.
- Supporting surfaceLamp and battery cover rest on a light wood circular surface with visible wood grain.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 1.00 · h 0.52 (high) - Background and depthBackground in the lower panel is out of focus, showing a deep red wall and blurred green foliage, creating a shallow depth of field.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.52 · w 0.42 · h 0.40 (medium) - Image lightingWarm, directional lighting produces soft highlights on the shade and subtle shadows on the wooden surface.
Colors
creamy off-white· lampshadematte black· base rim and battery compartment#3D3531clear glass· bulb- Shade shapeTapered cylindrical translucent lampshade with visible spiral swirl pattern following the curve of the shade; top opening is circular and the shade walls are thin enough to transmit light.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Humber
Portable Mini Open Top Glass Mushroom Lamp, White
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Cute!
Happy with this lamp. It’s super cute, looks exactly as pictured. The bulb isn’t as warm as I was hoping it to be though.