Ceramic Base Mushroom Lamp

The Viego Co. Ceramic Base Mushroom Lamp pairs a round glazed ceramic base with a moulded dome shade, so the light leaves it as a wide even glow rather than a narrow circle. That is what makes it work as a nightstand lamp, where a hard edge of light at the pillow is the usual complaint.

The base is glazed ceramic, which gives it weight and a surface that catches the light even when the lamp is off, and the shade is rotational moulded. It measures 19.3 cm across with a 12 cm base. Four colours are offered: white, pink, cream and wine red, so it can be matched to a cream room or set against a deeper one. The holder is G9 and one 6 W bulb is included, so nothing else needs buying. It plugs in with a US plug.

It suits a bedside table, a shelf, a hallway console or a dressing table. The ceramic base is heavier than a plastic one of the same size, which is what keeps it upright on a crowded nightstand. Wipe it with a dry soft cloth, and let the bulb cool before changing it. A G9 is a short capsule bulb rather than a screw fitting, so keep a spare if the lamp is in daily use.

• Power source: Plug in, US plug
• Lamp holder: G9, one 6 W bulb included
• Dimensions: 19.3 cm across, 12 cm base
• Shade: Rotational moulded dome
• Base: Glazed ceramic
• Colours: White, Pink, Cream, Wine Red
• Light: Wide even spread
• Care: Wipe with a dry soft cloth