Poppy VP9 Style Cordless Mushroom Table Lamp

No — the Poppy is a design tribute to the iconic VP9, not an authentic &Tradition product.

The authentic VP9 (Flowerpot VP9 Portable) is a Mid-Century lamp designed by Verner Panton in 1968 as part of his Flowerpot series, originally for Louis Poulsen and now produced under license by &Tradition. The authentic article carries the original designer's name, manufacturer markings, included warranty, and design provenance — priced accordingly (typically $300-400 retail).

The Poppy is independently manufactured by Stuberlighting as a tribute to the silhouette. It uses similar proportions (the canonical hemisphere-on-cylinder geometry) and offers the same touch-dimming portable functionality, but it is not a licensed reproduction. If you want the authentic article with its full design heritage, we recommend purchasing directly from &Tradition or an authorized dealer.

If you want the shape, the proportions, and the visual presence in colors that suit your home — at a price that fits a typical residential lighting budget — the Poppy is built for that purpose.

For sophisticated minimalist homes: Matte Black, Ebony, Matte White, or Beige Gray. The safest and most photographed colors; reads as deliberate Mid-Century design rather than a color statement.

For Y2K revival or Maximalist: Klein Blue (the strongest Y2K signal in the range), Scarlet, Yellow, or Signal Green. Vivid pop colors that anchor a Mid-Century-meets-Y2K aesthetic.

For Cottagecore or romantic Mid-Century: Sakura Pink, Flesh Pink, Red-brown, or Dark Green. Soft natural tones that pair with patterned wallpaper, botanical accents, and warm wood furniture.

For Scandinavian or Earthy: Matte Beige, Light Sand, Sky Blue, or Stone Blue. Muted tones that complement Scandinavian-leaning interiors and Earthy palettes.

Most ordered: Matte Black for safety; Klein Blue for boldness; Sakura Pink for romance. Many customers order 2-3 colors for different rooms.

Battery runtime varies with brightness setting. At full brightness: roughly 5-7 hours of continuous use. At low intimate dim: 12-15+ hours. Typical evening bedside use (2-3 hours at medium brightness): about 1 week per charge.

Charge time: 3-4 hours from empty to full via standard USB. The Poppy can also be used while plugged in — useful if you've forgotten to charge ahead of time. The lithium-ion battery is designed for thousands of charge cycles before degradation.

Yes — via touch dimming on the top dome.

Tap once to turn on at full brightness. Hold your finger on the top dome to begin dimming — the light gradually reduces while your finger stays in contact, until you remove your finger at the desired brightness. Tap again to turn off; tap once more to return to the last-used brightness setting.

The touch sensor responds to skin contact only — won't activate from soft fabric, plastic, or accidental brushes. Easier than fumbling for a switch in the dark, and the dimming is smooth and continuous (not stepped).

No — automotive-grade spray finish is engineered for long-term durability.

The Poppy is finished using the same multi-stage spray process found in premium automotive manufacturing — undercoat, color coat, and protective clear coat. This delivers a surface that resists chips, scratches, UV yellowing, and color degradation far beyond standard powder coats or single-stage paint.

Avoid abrasive cleaners or rough sponges (use only damp soft cloth for cleaning). With normal care, the color should look as good after 10+ years as the day you received it.

Yes — bulk pricing available for orders of 10+ units.

Restaurants, cafés, hotels, and hospitality customers increasingly use cordless table lamps in place of candles — better atmosphere, no fire risk, no wax. The Poppy fits this category cleanly: cordless eliminates power cord routing across tables; touch dimming allows individual table customization; multiple colors create deliberate brand atmosphere.

Email service@stuberlighting.com with your order quantity, color preference (matched or mixed), and desired Kelvin temperature. We coordinate matched-batch finish across all units for visual consistency, and offer commercial pricing for orders of 10+ units.