A lava lamp is a decorative lamp that was invented in 1963 by British entrepreneur Edward Craven Walker, the founder of the lighting company Mathmos. Lava lamps consist of a bolus of wax and a …

Originally the Atsro Lamp, LAVA® lamp has come a long way since 1965. Created by a English engineer, it has become a household product for novelty and fun!

Dec 11, 2025 · How did the lava lamp become a symbol of ’60s culture? The mid-1960s saw the rise of psychedelic art, the counterculture movement and a growing fascination with altered perception.

Feb 2, 2019 · Craven Walker invented the fad "Lava Lamp" in post WWII England. Here's how this bright 60s invention came to be!

Trace the captivating history of lava lamps from their inception to becoming iconic symbols of pop culture. Explore their journey from innovative invention to timeless décor pieces, beloved by …

Lava lamps, known for their mesmerizing wax flow in a liquid-filled glass bottle, are a hallmark of psychedelic and retro design aesthetics. The history of the lava lamp is as colourful as the lamps …

The lava lamp, with its mesmerizing movement and vibrant colors, has become an iconic symbol of the 1960s counterculture and a beloved decorative item in homes around the world. But how did this …

Mar 27, 2023 · Edward Craven Walker, a British accountant, invented the lava lamp in the early 1960s. He was inspired by a homemade egg timer crafted from a cocktail shaker and filled with alien-looking …

We document lava lamps from all over the world with designs from Crestworth which was founded by Edward Craven Walker and now known as Mathmos, the inventors of the lava lamp. We also follow …

They started a company in Chicago called Lava Manufacturing Corporation and called their product the Lava Lite Lamp. Later, in the late 1970s, the American rights were sold to Larry Haggerty.