The most important factor when choosing a new lava motion lamp is value. I’ve purchased my share of cheap lava motion lamps in the past, and it always becomes too much of a hassle for something that is intended to bring relaxation. The metal base overheats and it becomes a dangerous threat to children and sometimes warps over time. The lightbulbs die quickly, forcing you to go buy more, which raises the total cost over time. Low quality lava can mix with the liquid and become cloudy, ruining your lava lamp and wasting the money you’ve spent. You could buy a cheap one from any store, but it will cost you more money, stress, and time, and it won’t be as enjoyable.
It’s easy to see that a poorly made lava motion lamp can become quite a headache, while a high quality lava motion lamp will add a peacful mood to your life for many years to come, removing stress. The base is made of good material and designed properly to distribute heat. The lightbulbs are energy saving and have a longer life, saving you money and effort. Finally, the lava mix is made of higher quality substances that are specifically created for the best experience, keeping the liquid clear.
You might be thinking, “I just want to buy a lava motion lamp”. No need to worry, as I have collected many lava motion lamps over the years and have found the very best, based on quality, cost, and convenience. I’ve purchased and used each lava motion lamp below and recommend them, so you can simply select one you like without worry. All are available through Amazon, a reputable and trusted retailer with a 30 day money back guarantee, giving you the ability to test the lamps yourself.
250 ounce - Large Grande Lava Motion Lamp
The Grande is the “big daddy” of all lava motion lamps. It takes the classic lava motion lamp line of the 60’s and hulks it up to 250 ounces and 27” tall. There’s a size chart at the bottom for comparison.
 Black and Clear Grande Lava Motion Lamp
This is one of my favourites. This size has slower moving lava that I find more soothing than other sizes. The simple black on clear gives it a nice, classy look. Select Black/Clear under Color.
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 Yellow and Purple Grande Lava Motion Lamp
I’ve had nothing but good experiences with this one. The yellow and purple work together to set a relaxed, retro mood. Select Yellow/Purple under Color.
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 Yellow and Blue Grande Lava Motion Lamp
This one looks very nice in a children’s room or a living room. The colors in this one just seem to set a more fun atmosphere than most.Select Yellow/Blue under Color.
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 Pink and Purple Grande Lava Motion Lamp
The pink and purple in this one gives it a nice, soft look. This is perfect for a girl’s room.Select Pink/Purple under Color.
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52 ounce - Aristocrat Lava Motion Lamp
The Aristocrat is the size of the original lava motion 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 Motion Lamp
I enjoy these black ones because of their simplistic appearance. This is a fantastic 52 oz model. Good quality. I highly reccommend this one. Select Black/Clear under Color.
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 Yellow and Purple 52oz Lava Motion Lamp
The purple gives this one a bit of a darker look than most others. Good quality with a unique look. Select Yellow/Purple under Color.
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 Red and Clear 52oz Lava Motion Lamp
This is my nephew’s favourite. It sits on his desk and keeps the mood playful while he works. Select Red/Clear under color.
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 White and Blue 52oz Lava Motion Lamp
This one feels like the counterpart of the black one. You can put them next to each other and get a cool contrast. Select White/Blue under Color.
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20 ounce - Standard Lava Motion Lamp
These 20 ouncers are the new standard size of lava motion lamps. They are a great size for a child’s room. 14 1/2″ tall, 4″ diameter.
 Yellow and Blue Lava Motion Lamp
The blue liquid makes the yellow lava appear green, giving it a cool effect as the lava approaches the edge of the glass.
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 Yellow and Purple Lava Motion Lamp
This has been in my collection for a long time. I like the contrast of the yellow on purple. This one is one of the ones I enjoy the most.
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 White and Pink Lava Motion Lamp
I think this is a really interesting color combination. This one didn’t match my home so I gave this one to my niece. She loves it and has it on all the time.
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 White and Orange Lava Motion Lamp
This one is a weird color combination as well, like the last one. I had this one for a while before trading it for a different one.
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8 ounce - Mini Lava Motion Lamp
These Mini Lava Motion Lamps are a rather new style that become vastly popular for their style and efficenty. These cuties are proportioned exactly like the originals! 10 1/2″ tall, 2.6″ diameter.
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This is a nice small one if you like the black like I do, but don’t want to use up too much space. This one is perfect for a desk because it doesn’t take up too much room. |
 Yellow and Purple Mini Lava Motion Lamp
To appreciate these colors, you should get one of the bigger ones, but this one still looks nice. I like to line up the different sizes of this color. |
 White and Pink Mini Lava Motion Lamp
This is still a strange color combination for me, but does look nice. especially for a young girl. These colors give off a very nice, relaxing glow.
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 White and Blue Mini Lava Motion Lamp
This is a very relaxing one. I absolutely love these colors together. This isn’t quite as relaxing as the larger one because the lava moves faster.
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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 Motion Lamp.
 8 oz and 10” |
 20 oz and 14.5” |
 52 oz and 16.3” |
 250 oz and 27” |
