about lava lamps

about lava lamps

In the world of home décor, there are a variety of accessories that have been popular and then faded from the collective homes of America. items that at the time seemed a cool and fresh idea only to be overexposed and then discarded as tacky. “Dogs playing poker” and the velvet Elvis poster come to mind right away. And we are thankful for many things graceful, or not so graceful, exit. But fashion has away of returning like a boomerang. Give most things 20 to 30 years and it will come back around. However there is one item from the past that continued to amaze and intrigue people of all ages, the lava lamp.

The Lava lamp is a strange and mystical thing. It is a lamp that is in constant motion yet never moves on the shelf. The globe is filled with two types of liquid. Liquid is different in color and viscosity. The colors are usually wonderfully bright and other worldly. Lit from below the heavy liquid heats up and begins to rise to the top of the glass chamber. As it reaches the top the liquid is the farthest from the heat source, the light bulb, and begins to cool. As it cools it becomes more dense and begins to fall to the bottom. Turn it on and soak in the wonderful ambient soft light that fills the room like a warm cocoon. Watch the gooey globules dance in slow motion. And thus the lava lamps never ending journey.

While the trendy status of the Lava Lamps has waxed and waned over the years the special feeling it gives has never diminished. The sense of awe that it inspires is just as real today as it was for the sixties flower child of the past. Major department store have responded to the nostalgic wave of baby boomers as well as the new sensibilities of the Gen Xer’s. More and more you see the lava lamp on sets of popular movies and television shows. Even in this world of high tech gadgets the Lava Lamp has a growing presence. Now they make USB connected Lava Lamps. Small little lamps just plug into you laptop. Also you can buy software programs that project the gooey goodness on your huge plasma screen. Thus turning your whole wall into a lava lamp. And if that is not enough, now you can get tables with lava like tops. Just touch the surface and the brilliant colors flow around like your favorite lamps.

Societies fascination with lava lamps can be seen on auctions sites like amazon. Some lava lamps go for hundreds of dollars as collector strive to complete their collection. With new styles and old classics there is a Lava Lamp out there for anyone. As the old saying goes, “everything old is new again!”

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Electrostatic Plasma Ball With Dancing Light Watch bands of light dance and react when the glass sphere is touched. It uses electrostatic discharge which takes place inside the glass ball. A classic novelty item. This 6" lamp requires four AA batteries. (not included). Light up plasma globe. Trace your finger along the outside of this globe and watch the light amazingly follows your finger...

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Cocktail Shakers, Lava Lamps, and Tupperware: A Celebration of Lifestyle Design from the Last Half of the 20th Century $3.93 "Cocktail Shakers, Lava Lamps, and Tupperware is a supremely cool and consumer-driven showcase of everyday interior design of the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. From toasted-sandwich makers and Tupperware containers to mass-produced polypropylene or tubular steel chairs and from porch swings to cocktail shakers, this book delves into the various living areas of the suburban home land the catalogs from ...

Bear in the Big Blue House: Bear's Sense of Adventure $19.99 While the plot behind Bear's Sense of Adventure features the magical, folksy characters associated with a Jim Henson project, this translation to software is bumpy at best. Bear himself is visually fantastic, interacting with the cartoon house, his fur alive on the screen. However, the introductions are difficult to skip--it requires hitting the escape key multiple times to get into the game area-...

They provide great lighting for bedroom activities

Rich Diesslins Funny Relationships Cartoons - Nerd Dating and Lava Lamps - Mouse Pads $11.99 Nerd Dating and Lava Lamps Mouse Pad is measuring 8w x 8h x .25d, soft commercial quality high resolution product. The image is permanent and becomes part of the mouse pad surface. Our transfer method produces professional matte finish with Premium Quality and Superior image resolution....

Electrostatic Plasma Ball With Dancing Light Watch bands of light dance and react when the glass sphere is touched. It uses electrostatic discharge which takes place inside the glass ball. A classic novelty item. This 6" lamp requires four AA batteries. (not included). Light up plasma globe. Trace your finger along the outside of this globe and watch the light amazingly follows your finger...

Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes: Unforgettable Experiments That Make Science Fun (Steve Spangler Science) $9.06 Summary:From the creator of the mentos soda geyser--the viral video sensation--comes a collection of outrageously entertaining science experiments and cool tricks guaranteed to get ooohs and ahhhs! Author, celebrity teacher and science guy Steve Spangler teaches you how to transform the ordinary into the amazing as you make everyday items ooze, bubble, fizz, and pop! Make people wonder . . . How d...

Cocktail Shakers, Lava Lamps, and Tupperware: A Celebration of Lifestyle Design from the Last Half of the 20th Century $3.93 "Cocktail Shakers, Lava Lamps, and Tupperware is a supremely cool and consumer-driven showcase of everyday interior design of the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. From toasted-sandwich makers and Tupperware containers to mass-produced polypropylene or tubular steel chairs and from porch swings to cocktail shakers, this book delves into the various living areas of the suburban home land the catalogs from ...

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Lava Mini Pendant by WAC Lighting $304.11 Hand-formed glass gives the WAC Lighting Lava Mini Pendant its unique shape, appearing as lava might in mid-flow. Multiple colored frits and fascinating contours make the Lava Mini Pendant a great option for the soft contemporary home, adding an artistic touch to a variety of spaces. WAC Lighting, founded in 1984, has developed a strong reputation for high quality decorative and task lighting. Based in Garden City, New York, WAC Lighting is a leading manufacturer of low voltage, line voltage and LED lighting, including track systems, transformers, lamps, cabinet lighting and recessed downlights. The WAC Lighting Lava Mini Pendant is available with the following: Details:Handmade cased glass shadeMetal supportsRound ceiling canopyIncludes integral electronic low voltage transformer (1W min. load, 50W max.)72" field-cuttable braided cable with 12" removable hang-straight tubeLow voltageDimmable with electronic low voltage dimmer (not included)UL ListedOptions:Finish: Brushed Nickel, Chrome, or Dark Bronze.Shade: Blue, Brown, or Red.Lighting: One 50 Watt 12 Volt Bi-Pin Low voltage Halogen lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships within five business days. Dimensions: Shade: Height 6.13 In., Overall Diameter 4.75 In. Cable: Length 72 In. Hanging Length: Overall Length Adjustable to 78.13 In. Ceiling Canopy: Height 2.75 In., Diameter 4.5 In.

Lava Tube 2-Light Wall Sconce by George Kovacs $145 Within the clean, contemporary design of the George Kovacs Lava Tube 2-Light Wall Sconce, a slab of lava stone adds unexpected natural texture. Set atop a metal base finished in cool Brushed Nickel, the stone is illuminated by a lengthy tube of Etched Opal glass. ADA compliant. The creative and often humorous mid-century modern aesthetic of George Kovacs (1926-2007) made a lasting impression on contemporary lighting. The extraordinary George Kovacs lighting collection, which also includes pieces by Alecia Wesner, Karim Rashid and other mid-century modern lighting designers, is now part of the Minka Group. The George Kovacs Lava Tube 2-Light Wall Sconce is available with the following: Details:Cylindrical Etched Opal glass shadeMetal base with lava stoneBrushed Nickel finishRectangular wall plateADA CompliantUL ListedLighting: Two 40 Watt 120 Volt Type G9 Xenon lamps (included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 4 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 13.25 In., Width 4.75 In., Depth 4 In.

Lava Tube Bath Bar by George Kovacs $199 The George Kovacs Lava Tube Bath Bar adds an unexpectedly rustic element into soft contemporary bathrooms. It features a distinctive lava stone base, the rough texture of which offsets the slick cylindrical Etched Opal glass shades and Brushed Nickel finish on the metal base. Available with three, four or five lights. The creative and often humorous mid-century modern aesthetic of George Kovacs (1926-2007) made a lasting impression on contemporary lighting. The extraordinary George Kovacs lighting collection, which also includes pieces by Alecia Wesner, Karim Rashid and other mid-century modern lighting designers, is now part of the Minka Group. The George Kovacs Lava Tube Bath Bar is available with the following: Details:Cylindrical Etched Opal glass shadesMetal base with lava stoneBrushed Nickel finishRectangular wall plateUL ListedOptions:Number of Lights: 3 Lights, 4 Lights, or 5 Lights.Lighting:3 Lights option utilizes three 75 Watt 120 Volt Type E11 Xenon lamps (included).4 Lights option utilizes four 75 Watt 120 Volt Type E11 Xenon lamps (included).5 Lights option utilizes five 75 Watt 120 Volt Type E11 Xenon lamps (included).Shipping: This item usually ships within 4 days. Dimensions: 3-Light Option: Height 8 In., Width 24 In., Depth 4 In. 5-Light Option: Depth 4 In., Height 8 In., Width 40 In. 4-Light Option: Depth 4 In., Width 32 In., Height 8 In.

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