The ceramic toadstool flush mount light turns a storybook motif into a real fixture. Its domed cap and short stem sit tight against the ceiling, so the piece works as much as a small sculpture as it does a light, and it brings a note of woodland charm to a nursery, a child's bedroom, a landing or a reading corner that could use some character.

The body is ceramic, which gives the cap a dense, hand-finished weight and a glaze that catches light even when the lamp is off. Two colorways are offered, red and black: red leans into the fairytale reading, while black makes the same shape look graphic and grown-up. It takes a G9 capsule bulb, LED or Edison, and a warm bulb is the right partner for the glazed shade.

Two sizes are available, 5 in in diameter by 4.5 in deep (12.7 by 11.5 cm) and 6.1 in by 5.7 in (15.5 by 14.5 cm), both compact enough for a small room or a low ceiling. It runs at AC 110-240V from a common wall switch, which is not included. If it is going into a child's room, have the fixture fitted securely by a qualified electrician, keep it well out of reach, and supervise young children around it. Dry indoor locations only.

• Material: ceramic
• Finishes: Red or Black
• Sizes: 5 in dia x 4.5 in H (12.7 x 11.5 cm) or 6.1 in dia x 5.7 in H (15.5 x 14.5 cm)
• Bulb: G9 base, LED or Edison
• Voltage: AC 110-240V; hardwired
• Control: common wall switch (not included)
• Mounting: flush ceiling mount
• Child safety: fit securely by a qualified electrician, keep out of reach and supervise young children
• Use: dry indoor locations only