Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp

The mushroom lamp is one of those mid-century shapes that never really left, and this one gets the proportions right: a domed glass shade sitting low over a matching base, wide enough to throw light down and out instead of up at the ceiling. Lit, the coloured glass glows from within and turns a dark corner into the warmest spot in the room. Unlit, it still earns its place as an object, which is more than most lamps manage.

The shade and base are made in the Murano tradition of coloured glass, either a single clean colour or a swirl where two tones turn through the body of the piece, so no two pieces look quite alike. Because the light passes through the glass rather than around a shade, the glow is soft and even with no hard edge or glare. An LED source keeps the lamp cool to sit beside, and it runs from a standard plug-in mains cord, so it needs nothing more than a nearby socket.

It belongs on a bedside table, a console in a hallway, a sideboard behind a sofa, or a shelf that needs a point of light after dark. Six finishes are offered, from a soft white for restrained rooms to orange and pink swirls that sit happily with the retro glass and chrome pieces Urban Arcadia collects. It suits anyone building a room around seventies colour, and anyone who wants an ambient light rather than another bright overhead.

• Shade: domed mushroom glass shade with matching base
• Style: mid-century Murano style coloured glass
• Finishes: orange, pink, yellow or white, in plain or swirl patterns
• Light source: LED
• Power: plug-in mains cord
• Best for: bedside table, console, sideboard, shelf lighting
• Care: dust the glass with a dry soft cloth, no abrasive cleaners