Big Lava Lamps

by Tim Lucic

There’s one important factor when choosing a new big lava lamp, value. I’ve bought my share of cheap lava lamps over the years, and it always becomes such a hassle for something that is supposed to bring relaxation. The metal overheats, becoming a dangerous threat to children and sometimes warping the base over time. The bulbs die out quickly, meaning you have to go out and buy more, which ends up costing much more after a while. Low quality lava mixes with the liquid and becomes cloudy over time, ruining your lava lamp and wasting your money. Thus, you could buy a cheap one from some random store, but it will end up costing you more money, stress and time.

As you can tell, a poorly made big lava lamp can become quite a headache, whereas a good quality lava lamp will add peacefulness and mood to your life for many years to come, without the stress. The base is made of quality material and constructed to properly distribute heat. The bulbs are energy efficient and last longer, saving you money and effort. Finally, the lava mix is made of higher quality materials that are specifically made for optimum performance, ensuring the liquid remains clear.

You may be thinking to yourself, “I just want to buy a big lava lamp”. Then you don’t have to worry, as I have collected a lot of lava lamps over the years and have found the best based on value of quality, cost, and convenience. You’ll want to get the best quality you can for the money when you get a big lava lamp of this size. I’ve bought and tested all the lava lamps below and recommend them, thus you can simply select one you like worry-free. All are through Amazon, a reputable and trusted retailer, who has a 30 day money back guarantee, so you can test the lamps yourself.

250 ounce – Big Lava Lamp

The 250 oz is the “big daddy” of all lava lamps. It takes the classic lava lamp line of the 60’s and hulks it up to 250 ounces and 27” tall.

black big lava lampBlack and Clear Big Lava Lamp

One of my favourite big lava lamps. It has slow moving lava that is more soothing than most. The black on clear gives it a simplistic, classy look. Select Black/Clear under Color.

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Yellow and Purple big Lava LampYellow and Purple Big Lava Lamp

The yellow and purple in this lava lamp is a very soothing combination that sets a relaxed, retro mood. I’ve had nothing but a good experience with this one. Select Yellow/Purple under Color.

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Yellow and Blue big Lava LampYellow and Blue Big Lava Lamp

I really enjoy this one. The light colors make it a perfect addition to a living room or a children’s room. Select Yellow/Blue under Color.

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Purple and Pink big Lava LampPink and Purple Big Lava Lamp

I love the way the pink contrasts with the purple in this one. It flows together so well. This is perfect for a girl’s room. Select Pink/Purple under Color.

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52 ounce – Big Lava Lamp

The 52 oz is the size of the original lava lamp, though the 20 oz has grown more popular. This lamp comes in a brushed steel finish or slick black, and is considerably larger than the typical style. Stands 16″ tall with a 6 5/8″ diameter.

Black 52oz Lava LampBlack 52oz Big Lava Lamp

I really like these black ones. Very simplistic. This is a great 52 oz model. Great quality. Good brand. I highly reccommend this one.Select Black/Clear under Color.

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Yellow and Purple 52oz Lava LampYellow and Purple 52oz Big Lava Lamp

The purple liquid gives this one a bit more of a darker look than most lava lamps. Good quality with a unique look. Select Yellow/Purple under Color.

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Red and Clear 52oz Lava LampRed and Clear 52oz Big Lava Lamp

This lava lamp is my nephew’s favourite. It sits on his desk and keeps the mood light and playful while he works. Select Red/Clear under color.

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White and Blue 52oz Lava LampWhite and Blue 52oz Big Lava Lamp

To me, this one feels like the counterpart to the black one. Put them next to each other for a nice contrast. Select White/Blue under Color.

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Size Comparison Chart

Obviously Lava Lamps come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. To help put things into perspective, here is a simple size chart to help when choosing the right Lava Lamp. 20 oz is the standard lava lamp size.

8oz Mini Lava Lamp8 oz and 10” 20oz Lava Lamp20 oz and 14.5” 52oz Aristocrat Lava Lamp52 oz and 16.3” 250oz Grande Lava Lamp250 oz and 27”

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