Lava lamps made their way into the American bedroom back in the 60’s, but they’ve recently been making a modern comeback. David George Smith, a British inventor, paired with Edward Craven-Walker to create the first lava lamp back in 1963. Many homes that incorporate vintage and retro elements view lava lamps as a go-to commodity next to beaded drapes and other novelty items. College dorms and tween bedrooms are other areas that lava lamps are most commonly found in.
Key Takeaways:
- In 1963, British entrepreneur Edward Craven-Walker came up with the idea for a lava lamp in a bar in England.
- An early iteration of the lamp looked a lot like an Orange Squash, which was a popular drink in England during that period.
- Shortly thereafter, the lava lamp became a groovy must-have in the psychedelic hippie culture.
“The timer was made from a glass cocktail shaker with liquid, and it had wax blobs that floated to the surface when the egg was done.“
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