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This affordable dupe of Instagram’s favourite £500 mushroom lamp is finally available in the UK
Tap into the trend for Seventies interiors with this funghi-shaped fixture
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From velvet sofas to cane chairs and sideboards, retro homeware has been on the rise for some time, but since we’ve all been spending more time indoors, the trend for 1970s-inspired design has skyrocketed.
The latest interiors obsession in the world of Instagram comes courtesy of the Murano lamp: a kind of table light made with hand-blown Venetian glass that was made in finite quantities after it shot to popularity in the Seventies.
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The original design resembles the shape of a mushroom, with a bulbous base and delicate twists of pastel shades throughout. And, while authentic vintage versions of it are available to buy, Instagram’s favourite lamp doesn’t come cheap. Due to limited availability, a real Murano light will typically set back a buyer around £500.
So, where are all these super-stylish mushroom lamps we’re seeing on the bedside tables of our favourite influencers coming from?
The truth is that most of the funghi-shaped light fixtures you’re seeing on your feed are dupes that are almost identical to the original in every way, except for how much they cost.
Saving you from having to drop hundreds of pounds on a dose of Seventies nostalgia, Urban Outfitters has launched its very own take on the trend for a fraction of the price. Costing just £89, the ansel lamp comes in three different shades and, while the lights were only available in the US initially, they’ve now made their way across the pond.
However, you’re going to have to act quick if you want to get your hands on one. With so many interiors enthusiasts keen to buy into the trend, the pearl colour has already sold out – but there is still time to pick up the blue marble and tortoiseshell versions.
So, what are you waiting for? Here’s everything you need to know about the Urban Outfitters £89 ansel table lamp.
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Urban Outfitters, ansel table lamp in blue multi: £89
If you’re keen to tap into the trend but your aesthetic leans towards neutral tones, this marbled version could be the one for you.
A lamp that’s guaranteed to be a conversation starter, it’s made entirely from glass and features a striking all-over blue, brown and burned orange veined effect. We think this would make a great addition to a cosy living room, or could jazz up your dressing table.
Urban Outfitters ansel table lamp in brown: £89
For a contemporary take on the vintage staple, consider this brown tortoiseshell version that emits a warm and ambient orange glow that’s perfect for bedside reading.
With its statement shape, this style looks just as good when switched off and is the perfect mashup of retro and modern design.
For more interiors inspiration, read about our top picks from the new Anthropologie x Hôtel Magique homeware collaboration