Melita Mushroom Lamp
Melita Vibrancy Lamp
Matsutake Mushroom LampMelita Mushroom Lamp
Two sizes. Small is cordless.
Light guide · Updated Oct 19, 2026
Mushroom lamps: the 2026 guide
A dome on a stem, glowing warm. Here is how to pick one.
Shown: Melita Mushroom Lamp
A mushroom lamp is a table lamp with a dome cap on a stem.
- Warm, soft light under the cap
- 7.9″ (20 cm) or 11.8″ (30 cm) tall
- Small ones go cordless
What is a mushroom lamp?
The Melita Mushroom Lamp is a classic one: a domed cap on a slim stem, glowing warm from inside.
The shape
- A rounded cap, like a mushroom
- A slim stem or base
- Light glows from under the cap
The light
- 2700K warm white
- Three light modes
- Soft enough for a bedside
Corded or cordless
- Large 11.8″ (30 cm) plugs in
- Small 7.9″ (20 cm) charges by USB
- Or get both as a set
Mushroom table lamp vs mushroom floor lamp
Table lamp
- What we make
- Up to 11.8″ (30 cm) tall
- Bedside, desk or console
Floor lamp
- We do not make one
- Stands on the floor
- Lights a corner
Who made the first mushroom lamp?
The Nesso by Giancarlo Mattioli (1965, per MoMA) set the dome shape our Melita Mushroom Lamp follows.
- 1965Nesso, by Giancarlo Mattioli for Artemide, per MoMA
- 1971Panthella, by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
- 1970sMurano glass studios make colored glass versions
- TodayBack in style, now in cordless sizes like the Melita
What size mushroom lamp should you get?
The Melita Large 11.8″ (30 cm) suits a console; the Small 7.9″ (20 cm) suits a bedside.
Height of each lamp, to scale.
Which mushroom lamp should you buy?
The Melita for the classic look, the Vibrancy for color, the Matsutake for wood, the Zitake for a mirror cap.
01Best overall
Melita Mushroom Lamp
4.6 (167)
The classic red cap with white spots, on a white stem.
- 2700K warm white, three modes
- Large corded or Small cordless
- 2-year Casa Guarantee
$119.99 $189.99
02Best for color
Melita Vibrancy Lamp
4.6 (46)
The spotted cap in five colors, cordless, to group on a shelf.
- Green, yellow, purple, navy or red
- About 12 hours per charge
- 2-year Casa Guarantee
$89.99 $129.99
03Best with wood decor
Matsutake Mushroom Lamp
4.9 (21)
A red spotted cap on a warm wood base.
- Warm wood base, aluminum cap
- 2700K warm white, three modes
- 2-year Casa Guarantee
$119.99 $189.99
04Best for a modern room
Zitake Mushroom Lamp
A mirror-finish spotted cap that catches the room around it.
- Electroplated mirror cap
- 2700K warm white, three modes
- 2-year Casa Guarantee
$119.99 $189.99
How do our four lamps compare?
The Melita, Matsutake and Zitake come in two sizes. The Melita Vibrancy is cordless and comes in five colors.
| Product | Sizes | Power | Look | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melita Mushroom Lamp |
7.9″ or 11.8″ 20 or 30 cm |
Large: corded Small: cordless |
Red cap, white spots |
$119.99 |
 Melita Vibrancy Lamp |
7.9″ 20 cm |
Cordless About 12 hours |
Spotted cap, 5 colors |
$89.99 |
 Matsutake Mushroom Lamp |
7.9″ or 11.8″ 20 or 30 cm |
Large: corded Small: cordless |
Red cap, wood base |
$119.99 |
 Zitake Mushroom Lamp |
7.9″ or 11.8″ 20 or 30 cm |
Large: corded Small: cordless |
Mirror cap, spots |
$119.99 |
Where does a mushroom lamp look best?
The Melita Mushroom Lamp looks best where you sit close to it.
01Bedroom
On the nightstand
- Warm light for winding down
- Small goes cordless
- Three modes, dim to bright
02Living room
On a coffee table
- Large and Small together
- Seen from the sofa
- Wood bases warm up the room
03Kids room
On a kid's shelf
- Small 7.9″ (20 cm) fits a shelf
- No cord to trip on
- A soft night light
04Shelves
Grouped by color
- Mix the five colors
- Cordless, so no wires show
- One per shelf
What comes in the box, and how does it ship?
The Melita, Vibrancy, Matsutake and Zitake ship free in the US with an adapter or USB cable.
- In the boxLamp, adapter (Large) or USB cable (Small), manual
- Free shipping3 to 7 business days in the US
- 2-year guaranteeThe Casa Guarantee covers it
- 60-day returnsOn orders Nov 1 to Dec 31, 2026; 30 days otherwise
- All mushroom lampsSee the mushroom lamp collection
- Shop by typeTable lamps, all lighting
What do people ask most?
Short answers, each with the lamp that fits.
Are mushroom lamps still in style?
Mushroom lamps are back in style, and the Melita Mushroom Lamp has 167 reviews at 4.6 stars.
- They suit warm, retro and modern rooms.
Is a mushroom lamp good for a bedroom?
The Melita Mushroom Lamp gives 2700K warm light with three modes, which suits a bedside.
- The Small is cordless, so it fits any nightstand.
Are there cordless mushroom lamps?
The Small Melita, Matsutake and Zitake and every Melita Vibrancy Lamp are cordless and charge by USB.
- The Vibrancy runs about 12 hours on a 2-hour charge.
Do you make a mushroom floor lamp?
Our mushroom lamps are table lamps; the tallest, the Large Melita, is 11.8″ (30 cm).
- Set a Large on a console for more height.
What colors do mushroom lamps come in?
The Melita Vibrancy Lamp comes in green, yellow, purple, navy and red; the Zitake has a mirror-finish cap.
- The Melita and Matsutake have red spotted caps.
Who designed the original mushroom lamp?
Giancarlo Mattioli designed the Nesso for Artemide, dated 1965 by MoMA; the Melita Mushroom Lamp follows the same dome shape.
- Verner Panton's Panthella followed in 1971.
See more in our Mushroom Lamps collection.
Written by Casa Di Lumo, a lighting and decor brand since 2020. Sizes, prices and specs are checked against our product pages on the date above.