Below:The story of the lava lamp starts in the UK with the invention of the Astro lamp the world's very first lava lamp, invented by Edward Craven Walker in 1963. The Astro lamp became a phenomenon, and new models would be introduced such as the Astro Mini, Astro Nordic, Astro Lantern and so much more. Below you can see a mix of vintage brochures, unboxing original Mathmos Astro lamps and so much more. For so many decades the original lava lamp has been a Great Innovative British Invention.
Below:A contemporary Mathmos lava lamp & an early vintage Astro lamp brochure describing the Astro lamp as: "The exotic new conversation piece styled to fit any mood any decor in the home and all discerning establishments". The brochure displays the Astro lamp in an assortment of settings such as home, bar and restaurant.
Below:No matter how any other lamp tries, it can never come close to the Astro, an Icon of its time and a product that has been enjoyed by millions of people all over the world and multiple generations.
Welcome to www.keepbubbling.com, a website dedicated to vintage lava lamps from all over the world. Keepbubbling.com displays a wide range of lava, glitter, fibre optic and motion lamps from the past and acts as a mini museum reference for those who wish to learn more about these wonderful kinetic lamps. www.keepbubbling.com displays a wide range of lava lamp designs from their introduction in 1963 to the present day and we love Mathmos, the people who invented the lava lamp.
