A carved wood mushroom stands between the crib and the reading chair, casting a warm golden glow across the nursery. The wide cap glows from within, light passing through the thin wood grain at the edges and fanning through hand-carved gill lines underneath. The sculpted log stem rises from a natural live edge slab on the floor, its surface still showing the knots, cracks, and grain of the tree it came from. The light is warm enough to read a bedtime story by and soft enough to leave on as a night light after the book is closed.
Translucent Gill Glow Cap
The cap is turned from a single piece of solid wood, with the outer edges thinned to 3-5mm so that warm LED light passes through the wood grain itself. The grain becomes visible as glowing amber lines and swirls when the lamp is on, creating a lantern effect across the entire cap surface. Underneath, hand-carved gill lines radiate from the center outward to the rim. The LED strip sits inside the cap at the stem junction, shining both outward through the gills and upward through the thinned wood. The result is a cap that glows warmly from top, sides, and bottom all at once.
The light is dimmable from full reading brightness down to a soft amber night light. At the lowest setting, the cap emits just enough glow to check on the baby without turning on an overhead light.
Sculpted Log Stem
The stem is a section of solid wood log with the natural surface preserved. Knots, grain ridges, bark traces, and small cracks are left visible and sealed rather than sanded smooth. The surface has a tactile, organic quality that invites touching. All edges are rounded and smooth to the touch. No sharp points, no splinters, no rough bark that could break off. The log is selected for visual warmth and golden honey tone that complements nursery color palettes.
Child-Safe Design
Every material and finish is chosen with a baby's room in mind. The natural oil finish is non-toxic and food-safe. The live edge slab base is wide and heavy, creating a low center of gravity that resists tipping. The LED runs cool to the touch, with no exposed bulbs, no hot surfaces, and no glass components. The cord exits from the back of the base and can be routed behind furniture or through a cord cover.
Live Edge Slab Base
The base is a thick, irregular slab of natural wood with the live edge left intact. It extends well beyond the stem on all sides, providing a stable, weighted footprint. The flat bottom sits flush on the floor with a non-slip felt pad.
Specifications
- Material: Solid wood (cap, thinned for translucency) + natural log (stem) + live edge slab (base)
- Light: Built-in LED strip, warm white (2700K), dimmable to night light
- Power: Braided cloth cord with inline dimmer
- Cap: Translucent thinned edges + hand-carved gill detail underneath
- Stem: Sculpted natural log, rounded edges, sealed
- Base: Live edge slab, wide footprint, anti-tip weighted, felt pad
- Finish: Non-toxic natural oil throughout, child-safe
- Safety: Cool-touch LED, no glass, no sharp edges, weighted anti-tip base
Placement
Built for a nursery beside the crib and reading chair, a toddler's bedroom, a playroom reading corner, or a children's library nook. The warm translucent glow works as a storytime reading light, a bedtime wind-down lamp, and an overnight night light on its lowest dimmer setting.
Care
Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. Reapply wood oil once a year with a non-toxic formula. LED components need no maintenance. The natural log surface may develop minor changes over time as the wood seasons, which adds character. Keep the cord secured and out of reach of small children.
Handcrafted by Vietnamese artisans. The cap is turned thin enough to glow while remaining structurally sound. Every gill line is carved by hand. The natural log stem is selected and sealed individually. No molds. No CNC machines. No two lamps will ever look the same.
Need a different size? Contact our team to discuss custom height, cap width, or finish preferences.
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