Contest now completed: Congratulations to Mary, winner of the Lava Lamp! Thanks, everyone, for playing!
It was fun to write about the 50 year history of Lava Lamps (and see those 20+ vintage designs). Now to follow up: A giveaway courtesy of Lava Lite LLC. One lucky winner will receive a 16.3″ special 50th Anniversary edition of the Lava Lamp — in an cool yellow, purple and gold color combination.
How to enter to win a 50th Anniversary 16.3″ Lava Lamp:
- To win, you must be a subscriber to our newsletter (Yes, this is “what’s in it for the blog” — you can opt out at any time after the contest ends.)
- To enter, keep scrolling to the Comment field below and tell us where you would use your Lava Lamp. Or a Lava Lamp memory. Or whatever, we’re easy.
- One entry per person. Lower 48 U.S. delivery addresses only.
- Entries close on Thursday, Oct. 29, around 5 p.m. Eastern — that is, we will close the Comments field at that time.
- Prize: One winner will receive one 16.3″ 50th Anniversary yellow wax/purple liquid/gold cap & base Lava Lamp sent directly from Lava Lite LLC.
- Pam will choose the winners via the Random Number Generator at random.org. We will email the winner. [Tip: Be sure you enter your email address correctly in the email field of the Comment form.] The winner will have five business days to respond. If we do not hear from you, we will choose the next person who commented. Lather, rinse, repeat. We will post the winner’s first name as soon as all is confirmed.
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Many thanks, Lava Lite LLC!
Note: Lava Lite LLC did not pay us to host this giveaway —
we do giveaways to delight readers and to grow our newsletter list.
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Congratulations to Vanessa, winner of our last giveaway — the vintage NOS Hall-Mack Conceal-A-Roll.
Donald says
This would be a replacement for one I had that disappeared in 1980 during one of my moves,and would have a place of honor on my desk,where I can keep an eye on it.
Nancy Yergin says
WOOT. Please…
Mark says
As a young boy (I was 3 when the Lava Lite was introduced), I was mesmerized by one in the waiting room of my dentists’ office. It was so therapeutic I wanted one of my own. Although it was only heated by a 40W appliance bulb, it made my mother nervous. Finally after years of lobbying and convincing her that it was NOT a thermo-nuclear device, I got one for Christmas (gold w/red lava, just like the 50th anniversary model), which stayed in my room for all my teenage years, although I was only able to turn it on for an hour or so at a time.
Through my adult life it has always held a special place in my mid-century living room. Recently it was joined by a twin, and two hold an esteemed spot atop the walnut console (also mid-century) of my 1963 Hammond A100 Organ. One is on each side, sort of a mid-century version of the Liberace;s piano with candelabras.
Although it has survived many moves, the lava has become sluggish, and I would cheerfully welcome a new anniversary model, as it matches my original, and since the Lava Lite and I are around the same age, we can reach senior status together, and I can peer into the clear lava while playing the organ in retirement.
Elaine M says
I’ve never had a lava lamp, but I’ve always been fascinated by them. It would go in my living room, which is where I spend most of my time.
Helene says
I am recently divorced. My ex has a number of these but refuses to give me one. This would really cheer me up!
J. says
I remember the originals. It would look fabulous with the 1970s furniture I inherited from my parents. Also, my 20 year old daughter loves everything retro and would enjoy this in her room.
Thanks÷ 🙂
Darlene says
Lava lamp right next to my mid century daybed!
Desirae Mowell says
How awesome this will match perfectly with our blue one !!!! ????
Miriam says
I am 64 years old and always loved Lava Lights but I have never had one of my own. I would put it by my bedside to look at since I am staying with my 89 and 91 year old parents to take care of them. Maybe it would be soothing.
Katherine says
Probably on top of the low bookshelf in our bedroom. That’s where the cats tend to nap, and I think it’s important for them to learn more about “the madness of humans”.