---
product_id: 78759893
title: "Astro Baby Lava Lamp Silver | Made in Britain Since 1964 | Violet & Red Lava Lamps | Unique Lava Lamp Formula | Made to The Highest Safety Standards"
brand: "mathmos"
price: "KSh50985"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Mathmos"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/78759893-astro-baby-lava-lamp-silver-made-in-britain-since-1964
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
---

# Halogen Bulb - Bright & Warm Glow Safety Certified - Peace of Mind Since 1964 - Timeless British Craft Astro Baby Lava Lamp Silver | Made in Britain Since 1964 | Violet & Red Lava Lamps | Unique Lava Lamp Formula | Made to The Highest Safety Standards

**Brand:** mathmos
**Price:** KSh50985
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Illuminate your space with a British classic that’s pure hypnotic nostalgia!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Astro Baby Lava Lamp Silver | Made in Britain Since 1964 | Violet & Red Lava Lamps | Unique Lava Lamp Formula | Made to The Highest Safety Standards by mathmos
- **How much does it cost?** KSh50985 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/78759893-astro-baby-lava-lamp-silver-made-in-britain-since-1964)

## Best For

- mathmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mathmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium Build Quality:** Robust metal construction with polished finish ensures durability and a sleek retro aesthetic that stands out in any space.
- • **Relaxation & Ambiance:** Warm halogen light and slow-moving lava create a calming atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a busy day or impressing guests.
- • **Exclusive Lava Formula:** Unique Mathmos recipe delivers the brightest, clearest liquids with mesmerizing, long-lasting lava flow that hypnotizes.
- • **Iconic British Heritage:** Hand-spun polished aluminium base crafted by skilled artisans since 1964, a true collectible for design connoisseurs.
- • **Sustainable & Serviceable:** UK-based support with available spare parts means your lamp is built to last, reducing landfill and boosting eco-conscious style.

## Overview

The MATHMOS Astro Baby Lava Lamp is a premium, hand-crafted British lighting icon since 1964, featuring a polished aluminium base and exclusive lava formula for the brightest, longest-lasting flow. Equipped with a halogen bulb and manufactured to stringent safety standards, it offers a unique blend of retro style, durability, and eco-conscious serviceability, making it a must-have statement piece for modern professionals seeking both ambiance and heritage.

## Description

MATHMOS Astro Baby Lava Lamp Silver | Made in Britain Since 1964 | Violet & Red Lava Lamps | Unique Lava Lamp Formula | Made to The Highest Safety Standards: desertcart.co.uk: Lighting

Review: Returned but my error which is a shame 5⭐️ visually though - My parents use to have a mathmos lava lamp & has a kid I use to watch it & found it hypnotic & although expensive compared to local stores like B&M were the build quality of there’s is extremely poor compared to a genuine mathmos lava lamp & worth the extra money for my reasons at the end of my review . I received this with excitement & to relive my childhood . Although my parents had the larger one I was impressed with its size upon opening the box . With this being the Astro baby I expected it to be much smaller . The base was nice & gleaming & it looked great . I plugged it in following simple instructions. One of the bulbs was open & already in the lamp when I opened the box & I plugged it in but it kept randomly turning off after a period of time 3mins on at most & flickering . I tried the 2nd bulb has you receive 2 which is great has they are £10 on there own via there website . I chose red wax / violet but that looked like there were bits floating inside & I’m assuming if it would have stayed on & not kept switching off & actually got hot enough for the wax to melt this would have cleared & was probably due to the lamp being new & never been used since being produced in the factory . Due to it turning off & wouldn’t stay on for any length of time not even to melt the wax I did a return it which was easy enough & I decided to try a cheaper model that obviously isn’t has well made but this brand looked better build quality than the B&M models however this was doing the same randomly turning off & flickering . It seems that where I want this lamp positioned & needing a extension lead due to no sockets in the corner it turns out it was the extension lead causing the fault & not the lamp I received so I’m a little disappointed to have thought it was the lamp at fault & returning it . British made well built & although I like this alternative for the time being I think I will re/purchase a mathmos soon has nothing looks better than there’s even though I never saw it fully working. it did look really well made & nothing compares to a genuine mathmos made in Great Britain (a rare thing nowadays) & unlike this alternative I now have mathmos provide other bottles if you fancy a change & comes in parts this lava lamp style lamp is one whole unit & when broke it’s all throwaway landfill & that’s were mathmos differ & worth paying that bit extra for . . Very disappointed but not with the item I received myself for thinking the lamp was faulty .
Review: If you really want the absolutely best lava lamp - Hi everyone. Where to start? Well. The packaging is of the very, very first quality. The lava lamp itself is just perfection,( I actually owned an original, way back in the 70s) but, alas and alack, it was lost during the passage of my life, (12 years a soldier, divorce etc.) If you really want the absolutely best lava lamp, than look no further than Mathmos. This is a fantastic piece of kit. How many English companies can now opine: We have spare parts that can fix one of our products that your parents bought in the 60s/70s." Nuff said I reckon. I've been enjoying mine for over four hours now, it is so relaxing and brings back so many good memories while I indulge in a night of red wine and early Floyd, The Doors and ELP. Sorry to rattle on so, I'm just a very happy bunny. So there. Peace and happiness to you all. Paula-Jayne. X🦋X

## Features

- Original Astro Baby by Mathmos – Invented in 1964 by Edward Craven Walker, the founder of Mathmos.
- Made in Britain Since 1964 – Hand-spun polished aluminium base crafted by skilled British artisans. All Mathmos lava lamps are supplied with a halogen bulb.
- Exclusive Mathmos Lava Formula – Iconic design based on a top-secret recipe that gives the brightest, clearest liquids with longest-lasting lava flow.
- Complete Peace of Mind - Manufactured in Britain to stringent independent safety standards.
- UK Based Service Centre - Mathmos is an established company with dedicated customer support, based in Dorset.
- Warm-up time is between 1 and 3 hours depending on the surrounding temperature.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00008J19D |
| Average Life | 2000 Hours |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 30,121 in Lighting ( See Top 100 in Lighting ) 99 in Liquid Motion Lamps |
| Brand | MATHMOS |
| Cap Type | GU10 |
| Colour | Violet/Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (541) |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan. 2002 |
| Finish types | Polished |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Included Components | Bulb |
| Item Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Item model number | Astro Baby |
| Light Direction | Halogen |
| Manufacturer | Mathmos |
| Material | Metal |
| Maximum Compatible Wattage | 30 Watts |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Lights | 1 |
| Part Number | 5037727211049 |
| Plug Format | G - Square plugs. British type. |
| Power and Plug Description | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 43 x 14 x 14 cm; 2.5 kg |
| Shade Colour | Red |
| Shade Material | Metal |
| Shape | Round |
| Specific Uses | Indoor use only |
| Start Up Time | 1 - 2 Hours |
| Style | Retro |
| Switch Installation Type | Tabletop |
| Switch Style | Toggle |
| Type of Bulb | Halogen |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Warm Up Time | 1-3 Hours |
| Wattage | 28 Watts |

## Product Details

- **Base material:** Metal
- **Bulb base:** GU10
- **Finish type:** Polished
- **Item weight:** 2.5 Kilograms
- **Product dimensions:** 43D x 14W x 14H centimetres

## Images

![Astro Baby Lava Lamp Silver | Made in Britain Since 1964 | Violet & Red Lava Lamps | Unique Lava Lamp Formula | Made to The Highest Safety Standards - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61k9twjwFrL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how hard do you need to push the bulb? I can't get it to go in**
A: Apply gentle pressure, then use a quarter rotation to insert the GU10 bulb.

**Q: How tall is this**
A: The Astro baby lamp is 43cm tall

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Returned but my error which is a shame 5⭐️ visually though
*by M***N on 9 November 2024*

My parents use to have a mathmos lava lamp & has a kid I use to watch it & found it hypnotic & although expensive compared to local stores like B&M were the build quality of there’s is extremely poor compared to a genuine mathmos lava lamp & worth the extra money for my reasons at the end of my review . I received this with excitement & to relive my childhood . Although my parents had the larger one I was impressed with its size upon opening the box . With this being the Astro baby I expected it to be much smaller . The base was nice & gleaming & it looked great . I plugged it in following simple instructions. One of the bulbs was open & already in the lamp when I opened the box & I plugged it in but it kept randomly turning off after a period of time 3mins on at most & flickering . I tried the 2nd bulb has you receive 2 which is great has they are £10 on there own via there website . I chose red wax / violet but that looked like there were bits floating inside & I’m assuming if it would have stayed on & not kept switching off & actually got hot enough for the wax to melt this would have cleared & was probably due to the lamp being new & never been used since being produced in the factory . Due to it turning off & wouldn’t stay on for any length of time not even to melt the wax I did a return it which was easy enough & I decided to try a cheaper model that obviously isn’t has well made but this brand looked better build quality than the B&M models however this was doing the same randomly turning off & flickering . It seems that where I want this lamp positioned & needing a extension lead due to no sockets in the corner it turns out it was the extension lead causing the fault & not the lamp I received so I’m a little disappointed to have thought it was the lamp at fault & returning it . British made well built & although I like this alternative for the time being I think I will re/purchase a mathmos soon has nothing looks better than there’s even though I never saw it fully working. it did look really well made & nothing compares to a genuine mathmos made in Great Britain (a rare thing nowadays) & unlike this alternative I now have mathmos provide other bottles if you fancy a change & comes in parts this lava lamp style lamp is one whole unit & when broke it’s all throwaway landfill & that’s were mathmos differ & worth paying that bit extra for . . Very disappointed but not with the item I received myself for thinking the lamp was faulty .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you really want the absolutely best lava lamp
*by P***Y on 23 September 2015*

Hi everyone. Where to start? Well. The packaging is of the very, very first quality. The lava lamp itself is just perfection,( I actually owned an original, way back in the 70s) but, alas and alack, it was lost during the passage of my life, (12 years a soldier, divorce etc.) If you really want the absolutely best lava lamp, than look no further than Mathmos. This is a fantastic piece of kit. How many English companies can now opine: We have spare parts that can fix one of our products that your parents bought in the 60s/70s." Nuff said I reckon. I've been enjoying mine for over four hours now, it is so relaxing and brings back so many good memories while I indulge in a night of red wine and early Floyd, The Doors and ELP. Sorry to rattle on so, I'm just a very happy bunny. So there. Peace and happiness to you all. Paula-Jayne. X🦋X

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, but bulb life
*by J***O on 7 February 2025*

My daughter loves this. Such a nice addition to her room. Would be 5starts but The bulbs don't have a long life, circa 40hrs.

## Frequently Bought Together

- MATHMOS Lava Lamp Violet Red - The Original Astro Baby
- 4 x 30W R39 Dimmable Clear Reflector Spot Lights/Lava Lamp Bulbs SES E14 240v

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