In fact, we covered the trend in the May 1972 issue of Better Homes & Gardens. With its distinctive shape and high-shine finish, the chrome lamp in this retro bedroom is a focal point, even next to a bold coverlet and matching painted mural. Nearly 50 years later, mushroom lamps are back in the spotlight. According to Etsy’s 2021 report on home decor trends, searches for mushroom lamps have ballooned 371% in the past three months, compared to the same time last year. You can now find tabletop options and full-size floor lamps in a wide variety of shiny metallic, matte, and colorful finishes. Like the originals, today’s mushroom lamps offer two benefits in one: Their silhouettes add a sculptural element to a room, and their domed shades cast light downward to create warm ambiance wherever you put them. Try the trend in your space with these modern versions of the mid-century favorite. Buy It: Joy Indigo Table Lamp ($129, Crate & Barrel) Buy It: Mercer 41 Gerlak Gold Table Lamp ($160, Wayfair) Buy It: Pink Glass Mushroom Table Lamp ($70, Etsy) Buy It: Valencia Floor Lamp ($60, Target) Buy It: Domes Black Marble Table Lamp ($249, CB2)
