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After a hard day, you collapse onto the sofa and switch on your lava lamp. It stands in your living room in retro style and underlines the nostalgic atmosphere. After about half an hour, the lamp has warmed up and the liquid wax inside moves back and forth like lava in water. You can read about the different lava lamps and what you should look out for when buying one here.

What are lava lamps and how do they work?

Lava lamps contain an oil-wax mixture and a clear liquid, such as a combination of water and alcohol. When you turn the lamp on, the inside of the lava lamp becomes warm due to the light source. The wax liquefies and the contents of the lava lamp begin to move. Many people find lava lamps to have a calming effect and they find them very atmospheric.

It can take 30 minutes to two hours for the lava effect to take effect, which also depends on the ambient temperature. Large lava lamps take longer to reach operating temperature than small ones. Heat is an important factor in ensuring that your atmospheric lamp works. As a rule, you therefore need 30 or 40 watt light bulbs for lava lamps. Some models contain halogen bulbs, and a few also contain LED bulbs.

The lava lamp as a long-lasting favorite: These models are available

The lava lamp has been around since the 1970s, but has been particularly popular again since the 1990s. Over the decades, more and more shapes and colors have been added.

Classic rocket-shaped lava lamps

The typical lava lamps are shaped like a rocket. They have a wide base and taper towards the top. The body is usually made of metal with a chrome or stainless steel look and glass. These lava lamps are usually between 36 cm and 42 cm high and around 10 cm wide.

Lava lamps in rod shape

Lava lamps in rod form have a reduced appearance and are usually significantly narrower than lava lamps in rocket form. They run like a rod, only the base is wider so that the lamp stands securely. In addition to a metal frame in the typical silver, there are models with a black or white frame. There are a few rod lamps that are up to 76 cm high and that you can even put on the floor as a standing lamp .

Curved and waisted shapes

Waisted lava lamps are narrower in the middle and become wider towards the top and bottom, so that they are reminiscent of a wasp waist. The narrowing in the middle can make the play of wax even more fascinating. Other unusual models are lava lamps with a wave-like rod design.

Lava lamps with glitter

Lava lamps with glitter look as if they were filled with glitter balls. They have a particularly sparkling appearance. There is usually more and more constant movement in these lava lamps and the glitter creates beautiful light effects. Glitter lamps are available in rocket and stick shapes.

The right lava lamp for your living style

Lava lamps are timeless, and the many different models suit different living styles.

Living style “Modern”

Lava lamps look particularly modern in a rod shape and with a stainless steel-look body. The reduced design matches the clear and straightforward shapes of this style. Lava lamps in pink or purple add a pleasant color accent to the black and white decor of modern rooms. Do you prefer cool colors? Then lava lamps in blue or green are also suitable.

“Vintage” living style

A red lava lamp in the shape of a rocket goes well with the vintage style of living. It corresponds to the original model from the 70s and therefore fits in perfectly with this style of living. If you have wallpaper with patterns from the 70s on the walls in your vintage living room , an orange lava lamp with a copper-colored body can be particularly beautiful.

Living style “Classic”

You can complement the classic living style with a tapered lamp or a wave-shaped rod lamp. Lava lamps with glitter bring a beautiful shine to the more simple living style. Lava lamps with wax in brown or black have a muted effect and also fit well in classically furnished living rooms.

Conclusion: Timeless lava lamps with a relaxing effect

Lava lamps have still not lost any of their fascination. They have a calming and stimulating effect at the same time and you can use them in many different interior styles.

• The contents of a lava lamp consist of an oil-wax mixture that is heated by the heat of the lamp and then moves. This is why you usually need a 30 or 40 watt light bulb.
• Rod-like lava lamps in vibrant colors such as pink or purple, blue or green and a stainless steel-look body fit well into the modern living style .
• The classic lava lamp fits the vintage living style : rocket-shaped with red wax. A model with a copper-colored body also goes well with the 70s wallpaper.
• Waisted or wave-shaped lava lamps with glitter and models with brown or black wax harmonize with the classic living style.