
Humber
White Swirls Retro-Style Portable Open Lamp
This portable retro-style lamp features hand-blown and hand-painted glass with a white swirl pattern. It provides warm ambient lighting (2900K, 0.3W LED) and requires 3 AA batteries (not included) for operation. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, the lamp measures 9 inches (23 cm) tall with a 5-inch (13 cm) diameter.
- Color
- White
- Material
- hand-blown glass
- Style
- retro
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Color
Size
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
- Gender
- unisex
- 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 Humber White Swirls Retro-Style Portable Open Lamp is a hand-blown and hand-painted glass lamp that diffuses warm 2900K LED light into a soft, even glow through bubbles and thickness variations, offering a candle-like ambiance without fire or cords. Its unique hand-painted swirl pattern and design heritage as a fraction of the cost of original Murano mushroom lamps come with tradeoffs: the glass is fragile and must be handled with care, outdoor use is limited to covered patios to avoid rain and thermal shock, and battery choice is critical—lithium AA batteries maintain brightness in cold down to -40°C and offer long shelf life, while NiMH rechargeables are economical for frequent use but alkaline batteries dim after half runtime and risk leakage, requiring removal and drying after outdoor use.
Verified claims
- Light diffusion
- Bubbles and thickness variations diffuse the light into a soft, even glow.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-blown and hand-painted glass yields a unique pattern on every lamp.
- Fragility
- Hand-blown glass is more fragile than mass-produced glass; handle with care.
- Swirl uniqueness
- Every lamp has a unique hand-painted swirl pattern.
- Ambiance
- Warm 2900K LED diffuses through hand-blown glass for candle-like glow without fire or cords.
- Voltage stability
- Lithium and NiMH maintain constant brightness; alkaline dims after half runtime.
- Cold performance
- Only lithium AA batteries work in sub-freezing temperatures.
- Battery economics
- NiMH rechargeables like Eneloop last 2100 cycles and cost pennies per use.
- Leakage risk
- Alkaline batteries can leak and damage the battery compartment.
- Outdoor placement
- Place under a covered patio, avoid direct sun, and handle fragile glass carefully.
- Battery guidance
- Lithium AA batteries work in cold down to -40°C and retain charge 15 years; NiMH rechargeables for frequent use.
- Outdoor use
- Requires covered outdoor placement to prevent rain damage and thermal shock.
- Battery care
- Remove batteries and dry compartment after outdoor use to prevent corrosion.
- Design heritage
- Costs about $75, roughly one-tenth of original Murano mushroom lamps.
- Materials
- Hand-blown glass with hand-painted white swirls — unlike resin lamps.
- Warm glow
- Warm 2900K light diffuses into a soft, shadowless glow.
Product record
- Title
- White Swirls Retro-Style Portable Open Lamp
- Brand
- Humber
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.