If you’re like me you definitely had a hippie phase. And what comes with that exactly? Well, Records, Incense and of course LAVA Lamps. Now with National Lava Lamp Day happening April 5th we have something more to celebrate. So put on some music and watch the beautiful glow of the lamp light up your space in the most groovy way ever.
Fans around the country will celebrate National Lava Lamp Day, honoring 61 years of the original LAVA® brand. A design icon that has flowed effortlessly through generations, trends, and cultural moments since its debut in 1965.
From bedrooms and dorm rooms to modern desks, studios, and creative spaces, the LAVA Lamp is instantly recognizable and endlessly mesmerizing. With its everchanging, analog motion, colorful glow, and unmistakable silhouette, LAVA Lamp proves that great design doesn’t age.
An Icon That Never Stopped Moving
Invented by Edward Craven Walker, the LAVA® brand motion lamp was launched in 1965. LAVA Lamp quickly became a symbol of creativity, calm, and cool counterculture. Its legendary trademarked shape is universally known and synonymous with the brand name LAVA.
More than sixty years later, the mesmerizing LAVA flow still works its magic. New colors, finishes, and styles keep the look relevant for each new generation, but the Lava Lamp’s essence remains the same: captivating motion, ambient glow, and calming wonder.
Today, LAVA Lamp continues to shine as both a nostalgic favorite and a modern décor statement, embraced by collectors, creatives, students, gamers, and anyone looking to add warmth and personality to their space.
How to Celebrate National Lava Lamp Day
This year, Lava Lamp invites fans, creators, and design lovers to celebrate in fun and unexpected ways:
● Turn Up the Glow – Power on your Lava Lamp and share your setup using #NationalLavaLampDay.
● Show Us Your Space – From desks and dorms to studios and shelves, Lava Lamp fits every vibe.
● Spot the Lamp – Lava Lamps have appeared in countless films, TV shows, music videos, and pop culture moments—tell us where you’ve seen one.
● Create a Glow Ritual – Use Lava Lamp as part of a wind-down routine, creative break, or cozy mood-setting moment.
● Add a New Flow – Explore classic favorites and bold new designs that blend iconic motion with modern style.
LAVA Lamps are available at specialty toy and gift retailers nationwide, as well as Target, Amazon, Spencer’s, Meijer, and more.
A Cultural Touchstone That Still Inspires
“The LAVA Lamp has always been more than just a light – it’s an experience”, said Paul Weingard, President of Schylling Inc. “For more than six decades, those hypnotic blobs have set the mood, and helped generations express their style. National Lava Lamp Day is a chance to celebrate an icon that’s as mesmerizing and relevant today as the moment it first started flowing.”
Where to Find Us
To stay up to date with LAVA Lamp and the hottest products from Schylling, please visit us on our official site and social channels:
● Instagram: @lavalampofficial
● Facebook: facebook.com/lavalamp
About LAVA lamp:
For over 60 years the LAVA brand motion lamp’s trademark name and iconic trademark shape have been a part of the consumer consciousness. The distinct combination of mesmerizing motion with ambient light entices every new generation to seek out its flowing wonder. Lava Lamps enhance the aesthetic of bedrooms, gamer caves, dorms, studios, and every place that needs a touch of groovy.
About Schylling:
Schylling has a long history of making timeless toys; both delightful playthings from years past and innovative new items with a nostalgic appeal for all ages. As an award-winning toy company based in North Andover, MA, products such as NeeDoh®, LAVA® lamp, Big Wheel®, Schylling hand puppets, Sea-Monkeys®, Party Puppies, Classic Tin Kaleidoscope, Learn to Play Harmonica and a variety of other toys satisfy curiosity, encourage discovery, and help people find their best mellow and chill mood. Learn more about Schylling’s diverse offerings at www.Schylling.com or search for NeeDohOfficial and LavaLampOfficial on your favorite social media.
