Mushroom Rechargeable Table Lamp

A domed cap on a slim stem, which is the mushroom form reduced to its simplest reading. The cap contains the light source entirely, so nothing bright is visible from a seated position and the glow arrives as a soft circle on the surface below rather than as a point of glare.

Because it is rechargeable and cordless, it goes where a wired lamp cannot: the middle of a dining table, a windowsill with no socket, a bathroom shelf, a balcony on a summer evening. That freedom is most of the appeal, and it is why lamps in this shape have become a fixture in cafes and restaurants as well as homes.

Two colours with quite different characters. Blue is the cooler and calmer of the pair and sits quietly on a bedside table. Red is bolder and reads as a decorative object in its own right, which suits a console or a shelf where it is meant to be seen. A single button on the base cycles through a few brightness steps, so the glow can be turned down further once eyes have adjusted to a darker room. The stem and cap are both a smooth matte-coated resin, light enough to move between rooms without feeling flimsy in the hand. Charge over USB and wipe the cap with a dry cloth to keep the finish even.

• Product type: Rechargeable LED table lamp
• Colours available: Blue, Red
• Design: Domed mushroom cap on a slim stem
• Light: Soft diffused downward glow, no visible source
• Power: USB rechargeable, cordless in use
• Use: Bedside tables, reading nooks, consoles, dining tables
• Care: Wipe with a dry cloth
• In the box: 1 x table lamp, 1 x charging cable