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product_id: 225860116
title: "MATHMOS Astro Lava Lamp in Matt Black | UK Inventors of The 1963 Design Classic | Violet & Red Lava Lamps Handmade in Britain to The Highest Safety Standards"
brand: "mathmos"
price: "€ 348.85"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Mathmos"
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# Exclusive halogen bulb - Optimal lava flow & brightness Since 1963 - Timeless design legacy Handmade in Britain - Authentic craftsmanship MATHMOS Astro Lava Lamp in Matt Black | UK Inventors of The 1963 Design Classic | Violet & Red Lava Lamps Handmade in Britain to The Highest Safety Standards

**Brand:** mathmos
**Price:** € 348.85
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Light up your space with the original lava lamp legend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MATHMOS Astro Lava Lamp in Matt Black | UK Inventors of The 1963 Design Classic | Violet & Red Lava Lamps Handmade in Britain to The Highest Safety Standards by mathmos
- **How much does it cost?** € 348.85 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- mathmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mathmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Iconic Retro Vibes:** Own a piece of pop culture history with the original 1963 lava lamp design.
- • **Effortless Ambiance Control:** Remote switch and USB connectivity let you set the perfect mood from anywhere in your space.
- • **Handcrafted British Quality:** Each lamp is meticulously handmade in Dorset using anodised copper for a premium matte black finish.
- • **Safety & Support You Can Trust:** Tested to stringent UK safety standards with dedicated local customer service for peace of mind.
- • **Vivid & Long-Lasting Lava Flow:** Mathmos’ secret lava formula delivers the brightest, clearest, and longest-lasting mesmerizing motion.

## Overview

The Mathmos Astro Lava Lamp is the original lava lamp design invented in 1963 by Edward Craven Walker, handmade in Britain with anodised copper and a unique lava formula for vivid, long-lasting motion. Featuring a bespoke halogen bulb and remote control, it combines iconic retro style with modern safety standards and UK-based customer support, making it a timeless centerpiece for stylish interiors.

## Description

Product Description Invented by our Founder The Astro lava lamp was the first lava lamp designed by the inventor of lava lamps and the founder of Mathmos Edward Craven Walker in 1963. Made in Britain Since 1963 The Astro lava lamp has been made in Poole, Dorset, England for the best part of 60 years and exported around the world. The Mathmos team is platinum rated on Feefo should you require any after sales assistance. Cultural Icons Mathmos Astro lava lamp is an icon of pop culture and is as relevant today as it was in the 1960s. Stylish Packaging Well designed gift packaging ensures your lamp arrives in perfect condition and is appreciated from the moment it is seen. Highest Quality Mathmos use only the highest grade aluminium and then anodised to a deep matt black. Our bottles are hand filled in our factory making each one unique. Specs in the glass are a normal and unavoidable part of the production process and if there is a visible metal coil within the wax, this will settle as you run the lamp. Safety Tests You can be sure that Mathmos lava lamps have passed all the relevant safety tests. Ensure your lamp is placed in a suitable environment for optimum use, we recommend a room between 20-24 degrees and positioned away from a heat source, window or breeze. Unique Lava Formula Mathmos unique lava lamp formula has brighter, clearer liquids, and lasts longer than other lava lamps. Your lamp should warm up within 1-1.5 hours of being switched on. Bespoke Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs made specifically for use with Mathmos lava lamps direct light and heat into the lava and away from the base. Halogen bulbs are very delicate so should be handled with great care. Bulbs are guaranteed for one year.

Review: So nostalgic love it ❤️❤️ - Love it best lava lamp I have ever had just like the one my nan had in the late 70 s great quality works beautiful looks great so relaxing love it thankyou love the retro look and this has it
Review: £90 Mathmos or £25 Lava Store - I was a bit reluctant to spend £90 on the Mathmos in case the novelty wore off after a short time, so I bought the cheaper entry level £25 Lava Store model. This just whetted my appetite for the Mathmos which I later bought. I noticed the following differences between these two similar looking lava lamps: The Mathmos is larger and heavier, weighing in at 3kg compared with the Lava Store at 1.3kg. It has a much bigger diameter bottle than the Lava Store. The volume of the liquid in the Mathmos looks about three times as much as the Lava Store. This large difference in size is not really noticeable when comparing desertcart website photos, but is very noticeable when compared side by side. The Mathmos colours are very bright and intense, and the clarity is better. The Mathmos movement of the blobs is more impressive because the blobs are much larger and they appear very vivid and fluorescent. So I have to conclude that the Mathmos is the best and worth the extra cost, whilst the Lava Store is reasonably good for the price. Edit: The bulb failed on day 2. It just blinked when switched on then went out. I replaced it with the supplied spare, and it worked. I fired off an email to Mathmos explaining that I loved the lamp, I had given it a five star review, but the bulb failed on day 2. I asked them if they could send me a replacement bulb. I didn’t think this was too much to ask for a £90 light received with a bulb which only worked once? Here is an extract from their poor reply: “To minimise inconvenience, we may include a complimentary spare bulb with every full product. The warranty coverage is not extended to the additional bulb. If both bulbs happen to fail, we’d be happy to assist with a replacement.” I think this is a very strange response to a report of a faulty product and I feel that their previously good reputation has taken a knock.

## Features

- The First and Original Lava Lamp by Mathmos: Designed by the founder of Mathmos and Inventor of lava lamps, Edward Craven Walker.
- Made in Britain Since 1963: the Astro lava lamp is made of hand-spun copper anodised metal. All Mathmos lava lamps are supplied with a halogen bulb.
- Complete Peace of Mind: Manufactured in Britain and tested to stringent independent safety standards.
- Exclusive Mathmos Lava Formula: Based on a secret recipe that gives the brightest, clearest liquids with longest-lasting lava flow.
- Timeless Iconic Design: The Mathmos Original is regularly featured in design magazines, museums and exhibitions.
- UK-Based Service Centre: Mathmos is an established British company with dedicated customer support, based in Dorset.
- Warm-up Time: between 1 and 3 hours depending on the ambient temperature.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08DBMZXH5 |
| Base Diameter | 14 Centimetres |
| Base Material | Aluminium |
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Best Sellers Rank | 11,541 in Lighting ( See Top 100 in Lighting ) 50 in Liquid Motion Lamps |
| Brand Name | MATHMOS |
| Bulb Base | GU10 |
| Bulb Shape Size | T6 1/2 |
| Bulb base | GU10 |
| Colour | Black - Violet/Red |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 178 Reviews |
| Efficiency | G |
| Finish | Copper |
| Finish type | Copper |
| Fixture Features | Copper Shade, Classic Style |
| Included Components | Power Cable |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Installation Type | Tabletop |
| Is Product Cordless | No |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14D x 14W x 43H centimetres |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Item height | 43 centimetres |
| Lamp Type | lava lamp |
| Lamp type | lava lamp |
| Lighting Method | incandescent |
| Manufacturer | Mathmos |
| Material | Copper |
| Model Number | 5037727015098 |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Lights | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Power and Plug Description | Corded Electric |
| Product dimensions | 14D x 14W x 43H centimetres |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Decoration |
| Room Type | Living Room |
| Shade Colour | Black |
| Shade Height | 29 Centimetres |
| Shade Material | Copper |
| Shade colour | Black |
| Specific Uses | Decoration |
| Style | Classic |
| Switch Type | Remote |
| Type of Bulb | Incandescent |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Base material:** Aluminium
- **Bulb base:** GU10
- **Finish type:** Copper
- **Lamp type:** lava lamp
- **Product dimensions:** 14D x 14W x 43H centimetres

## Images

![MATHMOS Astro Lava Lamp in Matt Black | UK Inventors of The 1963 Design Classic | Violet & Red Lava Lamps Handmade in Britain to The Highest Safety Standards - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SS0NwTrvL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How tall is the lamp**
A: About 18 inch or 400mm. It's a nice size on a small table.

**Q: how long do these lamps last and can you replace the bulb?**
A: The lamps are built to last with replacement parts available including bulbs and bottles.  The halogen lightbulbs last an average of 2000 hours, but are very fragile so to ensure they last as long as possible you should make sure the lamp is not moved when the lightbulb is still hot.

**Q: What bulb do I need to get?? Does it come with a bulb??**
A: Yes, it does come with a bulb.  You would need a 35W halogen  spot bulb.

**Q: Just received one of these, the yellow part remains congealed at the bottom, after heating up and there’s metal springs in it! Seems broken?**
A: A spring is a vital component in getting the wax to melt. If you are concerned about your lamp, please message us directly with your order number and an image of the problem and we will advise further to help rectify this.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So nostalgic love it ❤️❤️
*by N***R on 27 November 2025*

Love it best lava lamp I have ever had just like the one my nan had in the late 70 s great quality works beautiful looks great so relaxing love it thankyou love the retro look and this has it

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ £90 Mathmos or £25 Lava Store
*by L***S on 9 July 2025*

I was a bit reluctant to spend £90 on the Mathmos in case the novelty wore off after a short time, so I bought the cheaper entry level £25 Lava Store model. This just whetted my appetite for the Mathmos which I later bought. I noticed the following differences between these two similar looking lava lamps: The Mathmos is larger and heavier, weighing in at 3kg compared with the Lava Store at 1.3kg. It has a much bigger diameter bottle than the Lava Store. The volume of the liquid in the Mathmos looks about three times as much as the Lava Store. This large difference in size is not really noticeable when comparing Amazon website photos, but is very noticeable when compared side by side. The Mathmos colours are very bright and intense, and the clarity is better. The Mathmos movement of the blobs is more impressive because the blobs are much larger and they appear very vivid and fluorescent. So I have to conclude that the Mathmos is the best and worth the extra cost, whilst the Lava Store is reasonably good for the price. Edit: The bulb failed on day 2. It just blinked when switched on then went out. I replaced it with the supplied spare, and it worked. I fired off an email to Mathmos explaining that I loved the lamp, I had given it a five star review, but the bulb failed on day 2. I asked them if they could send me a replacement bulb. I didn’t think this was too much to ask for a £90 light received with a bulb which only worked once? Here is an extract from their poor reply: “To minimise inconvenience, we may include a complimentary spare bulb with every full product. The warranty coverage is not extended to the additional bulb. If both bulbs happen to fail, we’d be happy to assist with a replacement.” I think this is a very strange response to a report of a faulty product and I feel that their previously good reputation has taken a knock.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing
*by I***H on 18 April 2025*

Top notch lava lamp, no problems setting it up and well worth the price also it's massive, if you could imagine what a lava lamp should do, not just a few blobs floating up and down but full on tower of lava splitting in the middle then dripping down and flowing up at the same time, needless to say I am very happy with mine.

## Frequently Bought Together

- MATHMOS Black and Copper Lava Lamp (Black - Violet/Red)
- Luxvista Mini GU10 Halogen Bulbs, 35W Warm White 2700K Dimmable Reflector Bulbs Equivalent to 3W LED Bulbs 360Lumen Mains Voltage Halogen 120 Degree Spotlight Bulbs for Lava Lamp, AC 220V-240V, 8 Pack

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*Last updated: 2026-03-18*