History of the Lava Lamp

The first motion lava lamp was designed in 1963
by an engineer, Edward Craven Walker, who sold it
under the name Astro Lava Lamp. That lucky guy
found that by mixing a little of this and a
little of that, you get a uniquely hypnotic
light, which has made Lava brand motion lamps a
worldwide phenomenon.

In 1965, two American entrepreneurs saw the lava
lamp displayed at a German trade show and were in
awe at its beauty. They bought the rights to
manufacture the lava lamp in North America. The
Astro lava Lamp was brought to the USA, renamed
the Lava brand motion lamp and production took
off in Chicago.

From haphazard invention to cultural icon, Lava
brand motion lamps have held a place in the
hearts of generation after generation. To this
day, Haggerty Enterprises, Inc. is the only
manufacturer of the true Lava brand motion lamp.

Lava brand lamps are the original. For 40 years,
Lava Brand Lamps have captivated generations with
their trademarked shapes and timeless styles.
Don't accept substitutes. Demand the original…the
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1965 - Wow! Groovy lava lamp, man!

In the mid-sixties, Lava lamp invited a
generation to turn on their Lava brand lamps. The
introduction of the Century lava lamp brand
motion lamp started it all. Originally sold as
the Astro lava Lamp, with its large gold base and
tiny holes, it produced a simulated starlight
that was definitely far out.

1975 - Lava Lamp? Dy-no-mite!

If you had one of these lava lamps, you were most
likely the hippest cat on your block. The Consort
Lava lamp brand motion lamp was designed with a
"Masculine flavor... perfect lava lamp for the
study or den, so right for the executive suite."
No doubt that the Consort lava lamp was a boss
expression, satisfying those looking for
relaxation or just wanting to hang.

1985 - Way cool lava lamp. Totally Lava.

When Lava Lamp unveiled the "New for the 80's
Rainbow 200 series of Lava Lamps," they sure made
a lamp fashion statement. Available in
coordinated colors and then-new Sun Gold lava
lamp, the Aztec model lava lamp was made
available in four base/cap color combinations and
was the perfect way to chill out.

1995 - Lava brand lamps are STILL the bomb.

Through the 90's and into today, the Lava Lamp
Brand continues to prove that the primordial ooze
that once ruled our world has been captured in
perpetual motion.

History of the
Lava Lamp

LAVA®, LAVA LITE®, LAVA WORLD INTERNATIONAL®,WAVE®
Motion Machines, and the configuration of the LAVA® brand motion lamp are
registered
trademarks of Haggerty Enterprises,
Inc. The configuration of the globe and base of the motion lamp are registered
trademarks of Haggerty Enterprises, Inc. In the
U.S.A. and in other countries around the world. ©2010 Haggerty Enterprises, Inc.

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