Retro lava lamps

Retro Lava lamps, the once-popular, then passé, then popular again, then passé again novelty items that have cyclically taken various American subcultures by storm throughout their 35-year history, are back.

According to a report issued Monday by the U.S. Department of Retro, the status of the multi-colored, mildly psychedelic light fixtures changed again in 2000, reverting from a tired form of passé retro kitsch back into a novel form of retro camp. The switch marks the 17th time the government has changed the lava lamp’s retro classification since its initial resurgence in 1976 as an amusing, campy throwback to the then-outmoded ’60s hippie drug culture.

We have collected some of our favorite Retro Lava lamps designs.

 

Really cool Retro Retro Lava Lamps

LAMPS PLUS Blue and Yellow Silver Base Lava Lamp

Lavalicious, The enduring popularity of the bubbling LAVA brand light never shined brighter than in this retro lamp. Blue liquid with hypnotic yellow lava. Silver base. Uses one 25 watt high intensity bulb (included). 15″ high.

Here’s what an owner had to say about this lamp.

“For two years now, I’ve had this same lava lamp except with a black base, and it still functions as it should and still looks good. Then again, I don’t use it every single night.

Since my room’s main light source went out, I’ve also sometimes taken off the glass and allowed the bulb to light the room bright enough to read. … I really should get that main light source fixed, though.”

You can get this lava lamp on Amazon for $19.99. You save 33% or $10.

Lava Lamp 52 Oz. - Black Wax with Clear Liquid

The original LAVA brand motion lamps have been designed in LAVA World’s trademark shape for 40 years! 52 Oz 16.3″ Tall.

“Nice , nostalgic item of the 70’s. works perfectly. Takes around 30-45 minutes to warm up but afterwards it is relaxing & mesmerizing to look at.”

You can get this lava lamp on Amazon for $29.99. No rebate, sadly.

Metallic Green Motion Retro Lava Lamp

Express your serene side with the Metallic Green Motion Lamp. With a nod to the groovy style of traditional Retro Lava Lamps, this version offers sea green bubbles floating among clear liquid. The silvertone top and base offer a cool counterpart. Imported. 16Hx4″ dia., Rocketinspired groovy accent light, Green bubbles move serenely in cylinder of clear liquid, Silvertone base and top

 

Flower Power Retro Retro Lava Lamp

An updated design on a retro classic

Add some retro fun to any room with this LAVA brand accent lamp. This design features pink lava flowing inside clear liquid and a flower themed resin base. 32 ounce size. Bulb included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAVA Burl Wood Motion Table Lamp

A table-lamp style puts a contemporary spin on the classic Retro Lava Lamp
• Made of burl wood and acrylic
• Uses a standard 25-watt bulb (not included) and features a base switch
• 18.5Hx12″ dia.

Pink and White Retro Retro Lava Lamp

Pink liquid and white lava, this Retro Lava Lamp is from the original lava makers ‘ Lava world International’ Quality product with brushed aluminium base and top. Cool retro funkyness at a great price. 25 cm high

 

 

 

 

Mathmos Astro Retro Lava Lamp

Mathmos Astro Retro Lava Lamp stands 44cm tall featuring a brushed aluminium finish.

Designed by Edward Craven - Walker and still made in England

Materials: Brushed Aluminium base and bottle cap enclosing a glass bottle with the unique mathmos lava formula

 

 

 

 

Poker Retro Lava Lamp - Limited Edition

A limited edition Poker Retro Lava Lamp by the original lava brand featuring the original lava formula.

This unique limited edition hand sculpted 3-D design base with clear liquid and Red wax

stands some 37cm tall.

 

 

 

 

 

BLUE USB Mini Glitter Lamp

From the makers of the Original Lava Brand comes this FANTASTIC Mini Glitter Retro Lava Lamps standing some 15cm tall, powered by your computers USB port, to give you added light and dimension for your desktop.

Key Features

Colour: Clear liquid with Blue Glitter tinsel

No Batteries required, your computers USB port powers it.

Includes USB Cable

Brighten up your desktop with its glitter sparkles.

What a great little gift idea this is.

 

Mathmos Astrobaby Retro Lava Lamp

The original lamp invented by Mr Walker in 1963 based on a wartime invention for an egg timer. The lamp stands 44cm tall and available in a variety of colours.

Materials: Polished Aluminium base and bottle cap enclosing a glass bottle with the unique mathmos lava formula