Fungo Table Lamp

No. The Fungo Table Lamp is an independent Mid-Century Modern mushroom-lamp design that draws on the broader 1960s Italian design vocabulary — the mushroom-with-flaring-brim silhouette that became one of the most-imitated Mid-Century Modern shapes of the 20th century. It is not the Martinelli Luce Pipistrello designed by Gae Aulenti in 1965, is not manufactured by or licensed from Martinelli Luce, and is not marketed as, or authorized under, any specific historical designer's estate. For authenticated Martinelli Luce Pipistrello fixtures, we recommend consulting Martinelli Luce authorized retailers directly (martinelliluce.it). Our Fungo is an accessible interpretation of the mushroom-lamp typology at a modern manufacturing price point.

Small (11.2" × H 14.6") — bedside nightstands, entryway consoles, sofa-side tables, dressing vanities, home office desks. The everyday-use size for compact accent placements. Also correct for matched pairs on symmetrical bedsides. Large (19.7" × H 33.9") — statement console lamps for foyers with double-height ceilings, living-room corner sculptural accents (can sit on low console or directly on floor as tall accent), dining sideboards, boutique-hotel lobbies, and hospitality reception spaces. The Large is bordering floor-lamp scale and should be treated as considered floor-adjacent statement rather than typical bedside application.

The touch sensor is at the shade. First tap: turns on to Warm 3000K. Second tap: switches to Neutral 4000K. Third tap: switches to Cool 6000K. Fourth tap: turns off. A longer touch-and-hold gesture adjusts brightness up or down within the current color mode. The sensor uses capacitive touch which responds to a light finger tap; no pressure required. If your hands are wet or gloved, gently dry them or remove the glove — the sensor will not respond through thick fabric or gloves.

Optical-grade PMMA acrylic. The shade is made from high-quality PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate — the material also known as plexiglass or lucite) rather than opal glass. This is intentional for three reasons. First: PMMA is significantly lighter than opal glass, which makes shipping and handling safer without compromising the shape or optical character. Second: PMMA is much more chip-resistant than glass — a Fungo in a busy household with kids or curious pets is much less likely to suffer damage. Third: Modern optical-grade PMMA produces the same warm diffused glow character as opal glass when illuminated with the integrated LED — visually virtually indistinguishable at typical viewing distance.

Integrated LED, no bulb replacement. The 3-color-temperature LED module is engineered into the fixture and calibrated for the specific optics of the PMMA dome shade. This is intentional — an integrated LED module allows the touch-controlled color-cycling and dimming to work seamlessly, which a socket-and-bulb design cannot easily do. The LED module is rated for 50,000+ hours of use (approximately 15-20 years at typical 8-hour daily use), so bulb replacement should never be needed within a normal ownership period. If the LED module ever fails within warranty, contact us for service.

Black — glossy jet-black powder-coated column and shade. Reads as considered contemporary graphic dramatic against pale walls and light-toned furnishings; anchors an interior scheme with strong Mid-Century Modern black accent. Correct for interiors where the fixture should be bold sculptural silhouette. The most striking of the two. White — glossy pearl-white powder-coated column and shade. Reads as softer atmospheric minimalist against darker walls and richer-toned furnishings; catches the integrated LED warm 3000K glow through the white PMMA shade particularly beautifully. Choose White for interiors where the fixture should quietly integrate; choose Black for interiors where the fixture should command attention.

For bedside and console accent use, yes — the Fungo is calibrated as an atmospheric warm accent lamp rather than a task lamp for extended detailed reading. At the brightest Cool 6000K setting the integrated LED provides sharper contrast light suitable for pre-sleep bedtime reading of standard-print books. For extended detailed task reading or paper work sessions, we recommend supplementing with a dedicated task lamp. The Fungo's purpose is warm sculptural designer-register accent — the 3-Kelvin range makes it versatile across evening/day-time contexts, but it is not intended as primary work-desk illumination.

PMMA shade: wipe with soft dry microfibre cloth for regular dust; for stubborn marks, dampen microfibre with mild dish soap solution then wipe and dry immediately. Never use ammonia-based glass cleaners (Windex-type products) on PMMA — ammonia damages acrylic and causes crazing over time. Never use paper towels or abrasive cloths — PMMA scratches easily. Powder-coated metal column and base: wipe with damp microfibre; avoid abrasive scouring pads which will damage the powder coating. For particularly stubborn marks, mild soap solution then dry immediately.

Yes — the Fungo is a specified fixture for boutique-hotel guest room bedsides (Small pairs), boutique-hotel lobby reception (Large), restaurant entryways, Airbnb-styled short-term rentals, MCM-heritage residential projects, and multi-unit residential specifications where the Italian Mid-Century Modern register reads as considered upscale interior specification. Matched-batch coordination available for multi-unit installations at no extra charge. Trade programs, project management for larger orders, and bulk pricing for orders of 20+ units (mix and match across sizes). Production lead times run 4-6 weeks for Small, 6-8 weeks for Large. Write to support@stuberlighting.com with your project brief.