The original Astro Lava Lamp by Mathmos, shown here in violet with red lava, remains a true British design icon. Still made in England today, each lamp is crafted by skilled artisans in Poole, Dorset, the birthplace of Mathmos in 1963. It features a hand-polished, spun-aluminium base and cap, a premium Yorkshire-made branded glass bottle, and Mathmos’ unmistakable, uniquely formulated lava blend.
First designed in 1963 by lava lamp inventor and Mathmos founder Edward Craven Walker, the Astro began its life as an inspired reworking of an egg timer using two contrasting liquids, originally spotted by Craven Walker in a Dorset pub. After years of experimentation, including early prototypes made from cocktail and squash bottles, he established Mathmos, named after the bubbling energy beneath the city in the cult 1960s sci-fi comic Barbarella.
The Astro soon became a defining symbol of 60s and 70s culture; a must-have statement piece that brought psychedelic movement and atmospheric glow into homes across the world. Today, the Astro Lava Lamp continues that legacy of craftsmanship, creativity, and timeless retro appeal.
Please note: Due to the materials used in the lamp and its liquid, this item cannot be shipped outside the UK.
Caution: Not suitable for children under 14 years. Keep out of reach of younger children.
- Mathmos Astro lava lamp in violet with red lava.
- Made in England, by the inventor of the lava lamp, Mathmos.
- Top quality spun aluminium silver base and cap hand polished to a high shine.
- Mathmos branded glass bottle, manufactured by a precision glass factory in Yorkshire.
- Mathmos lava formula.
- 35W Halogen reflector bulb (used primarily as a heat source).
- Bespoke halogen bulbs which are long lasting and high quality specifically for use with Mathmos lava lamps. They direct heat and light into the lava and away from the base. (Please note, the bulb are only suitable for use in the lava lamp, not suitable for other lamps or lights).
- UK plug.
- Height: 43cm approx.
- Caution: NOT suitable for children under 14 years of age. Position out of the reach of children younger than 14.
- Colour: Violet/Red.
- SKU: ASTRO LAVA LAMP VIOLET/RED ASTROYBUK
- 28281
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