A globule of gas in a liquid—a phenomenon better known as a bubble—plays a vital role in nature. Inspired by this often-overlooked occurrence, the Bubble Table Lamp captures the moment when varying sizes of bubbles collide and unite in a playful, one-of-a-kind configuration. Crafted from carbon-sequestering hemp and living mycelium, this lamp is grown—not manufactured—using the roots of mushrooms.
All MushLume lampshades are made by combining sustainably sourced hemp with mycelium, a rapidly renewable organism. In just a few days, the mycelium grows and binds to the hemp, forming a solid structure in custom molds. Once fully grown, the lampshades are dried and heated, resulting in a stable, non-toxic, and biodegradable product.
I want to connect people to nature on a deeper level, forming a unique relationship with a fascinating living organism—mycelium. To do this I have to be uncompromising, using only sustainable processes and materials even if it means spending years on research and development to bring our products to market. This particular table lamp pushed my design skills, creating a 5-part mold and multi-step growing process to achieve a single structure using no additional fasteners or glues to hold the shape. Only the power of nature binds this biodegradable lamp together. This lamp is a demonstration that good design can also be good for both people and planet.
A project by
Danielle Trofe/MushLume Lighting
Danielle Trofe is a designer and biomaterials innovator whose work explores the intersection of nature, technology, and design. Through sculpture, lighting, and living systems like mycelium and vertical gardens, she creates work that reimagines our relationship with the natural world and advances a more regenerative future.
With a career spanning over 17 years in sustainable design, Danielle Trofe has successfully completed a diverse range of projects, from circular product design to developing novel regenerative manufacturing processes. Danielle is a pioneer in biofabrication, known for launching the world’s first commercially available lighting collection grown from mycelium and continues to influence and inspire a future generation of bio-based entrepreneurs, artists and industries.