Lava lamps have had a makeover – and they’re better than ever

Lava lamps are back

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Lava lamps have had a makeover – and they’re better than ever

By Naomi May

4 years ago

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90s homeware is back with a bang – and lava lamps are the biggest comeback kid of them all. 

Think of the hallmarks of your childhood bedroom and you might not exactly want to transplant them into your adult home.

But the case is indeed being made for doing just that: reaching into the distant past and resurrecting the trends that were big then and breathing new life into them. 

Case in point: the return of the lava lamp, which has been elevated and reimagined into a clutch of modern and cool lamps that will both illuminate your space and add a touch of nonchalant taste. Add to your bedside table, kitchen counter or wherever else you feel needs a splash of je ne sais quoi, and just let your lava lamp do the rest. These are a few of our favourites.  

Fisura pink lava lamp

Fisura pink lava lamp

Crafted in two of the fashion world’s favourite colour pairings, this red and pink lamp is perfect for adding a splash of colourful fun to a space.

Shop Fisura pink lava lamp at Trouva, £35.99

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iLite lava table lamp

iLite lava table lamp

For an ultra elevated take on the lava lamp, look to this orb-shaped iteration, which will work best when incorporated into a modern and minimal home.

Shop iLite lava table lamp, £169.90

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John Lewis & Partners lava table lamp

John Lewis & Partners lava table lamp

If you prefer your home colour scheme a little more outré, then look to this blue and yellow-toned lamp, which will inject a healthy dose of personality into any space.

Shop John Lewis & Partners lava table lamp, £29

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Red Candy gold lava lamp

Red Candy gold lava lamp

If you have a white or cream-coloured home, then this gold-toned lamp will instantly work to elevate and complement your space.

Shop Red Candy gold lava lamp, £32

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Happy Larry Sarazen lava lamp

Happy Larry Sarazen lava lamp

For those who want to make a statement, this sharp and angular lamp will do just that.

Shop Happy Larry Sarazen lava lamp at Wayfair, £51.99

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John Lewis & Partners glitter lava lamp

John Lewis & Partners glitter lava lamp

All that glitters apparently is gold, if this gold *and* glitter lamp is anything to go to.

Shop John Lewis & Partners glitter lava lamp, £29

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USB crystal light Himalayan salt lava lamp

USB crystal light Himalayan salt lava lamp

Crystal lamps are the way forward; embrace both the healing properties of Himalayan salt as well as lighting up a space. 

Shop USB crystal light Himalayan salt lava lamp at Buy Simple, £39.99

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Nova lava lamp

Nova lava lamp

With a swirling mix of primary colours, this lava lamp is the grown-up illuminator your younger self could only have wished for.

Shop Nova lava lamp, £23.95

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Argos paintball lava lamp

Argos paintball lava lamp

Rainbow-hued and here to make a statement, this swirly kaleidoscopic lamp is perfect for elevating a space.

Shop Argos paintball lava lamp, £16.50

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