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Erin Bunch

Jan 12, 2023

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Mush-Rooms Will Be All the Rage in 2023

Pinterest predicts a rise in 'shroomy decor.

Everyone's favorite mood board, Pinterest, says there will be a significant rise in interest in mushroom decor—or “mush-rooms"—this year.

Each December, Pinterest releases trend predictions for the upcoming year based on data collected and analyzed from user behavior on the platform. The company's latest report highlights mush-rooms as a subset of the “weirdcore” design trend, wherein “anything but ordinary” goes. “During lockdowns, people needed new ways to express themselves creatively without leaving home,” the report reads. “So, they turned their bedrooms into creative havens and experimented with aesthetics like ‘weirdcore decor.’ This form of maximalist self-expression will only continue to rise in the year ahead.”

Pinterest's 'shroom-specific prediction is informed by a 170% increase in interest in fantasy mushroom art, a 35% increase in interest in vintage mushroom decor, and a 77% increase in interest in DIY mushroom projects on the platform. While we’re big fans of all three categories, we think a little vintage 'shroom shopping is a good way to start 2023 off on a planet-friendly note. Shop our picks below, or if you’re pinching pennies in the new year, try your hand at making your own mushroom art, such as these easy DIY mushroom shelves, this mushroom book art, or these viral TikTok paper mushrooms.

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Antique Mushroom Lithographs, Set of 12

$

320

USD

If you can believe it, these lithographs are over 100 years old, and yet they remain in good condition. Each depicts a variety (or two) of American mushrooms.

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Vintage Arnel's Mugs, Set of 2

$

27

USD

These charming 1970s coffee mugs are from Arnel’s, a ceramics company best known for its mushroom designs. If you like them, Etsy is teeming with other 'shroomy kitchen objects made by the quirky company, such as cutting boards, serving dishes, soup tureens, and much more.

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Vintage Mushroom Wall Plaque

$

82

USD

These whimsical wall hangings are also from Arnel’s circa 1973 and would make for the perfect addition to any mush-room. (This four-piece set from the 1980s is cute, too.)

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Rare Vintage Italian Marble Mushroom Paperweight Objet d’Art

$

280

USD

If you’re looking for a more sophisticated mushroom object for your home, this gorgeous 1960s paperweight could be the perfect piece. It’s hand-carved from Italian marble.

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Vintage Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, Set of 2

$

250

USD

Vintage mushroom lamps abound on Etsy, 1stDibs, and Chairish, so if you’re in the market for one (or two), give each site’s remarkable selection a gander. We like this Italian set from the 1980s because it’s understated and well-priced. 

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Vintage Red Mushroom Lamp

$

123

USD

This adorable mushroom lamp from the 1970s was designed to look like the magic mushrooms that may have inspired many of our modern-day holiday traditions.

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Vintage Bread and Cake Mushroom Cabinet

$

345

USD

We almost can’t believe this unique piece of kitchenware exists. Though it has a fairly ‘70s vibe, the seller says this object harkens back to the 1960s. Whichever decade it’s from, we’re extremely jealous of whomever finds a place for it in their home.

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