---
product_id: 628182624
title: "Violet Red Lava Lamp - The Original Mathmos Telstar Rocket"
brand: "mathmos"
price: "€ 298.46"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Mathmos"
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/628182624-violet-red-lava-lamp-the-original-mathmos-telstar-rocket
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
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# 51cm iconic rocket height Hand-filled, secret lava formula Die-cast zinc-aluminium base durability Violet Red Lava Lamp - The Original Mathmos Telstar Rocket

**Brand:** mathmos
**Price:** € 298.46
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your space with the original lava lamp legend—where retro cool meets timeless quality!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Violet Red Lava Lamp - The Original Mathmos Telstar Rocket by mathmos
- **How much does it cost?** € 298.46 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/628182624-violet-red-lava-lamp-the-original-mathmos-telstar-rocket)

## 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 die-cast zinc-aluminium base and cap ensure lasting stability and safety, tested to international standards.
- • **Mood-Enhancing Ambiance:** Warm violet and red hues create a relaxing, hypnotic glow—perfect for unwinding or impressing guests.
- • **Iconic Retro Rocket Design:** Make a bold statement with a 51cm tall polished metal lava lamp that’s a true conversation starter.
- • **Effortless Operation & Support:** Includes halogen bulb with toggle switch and backed by expert UK customer service for peace of mind.
- • **Exclusive British Craftsmanship:** Hand-filled in the UK with a proprietary lava formula perfected over 60 years for mesmerizing flow and longevity.

## Overview

The Mathmos Telstar Rocket Lava Lamp stands 51cm tall and features a polished metal finish available in chrome, black nickel, or matt gold. Hand-filled in Britain with a secret lava formula developed over six decades, it offers a mesmerizing violet and red glow powered by a 30W halogen bulb. Built with a durable die-cast zinc-aluminium base and rigorously safety tested, this iconic lamp combines vintage style with modern reliability, making it a premium centerpiece for any stylish indoor setting.

## Description

Violet Red Lava Lamp - The Original Mathmos Telstar Rocket : desertcart.co.uk: Lighting

Review: Stunning top quality lava lamp. - Wanted something to place on top of my piano whilst trying to learn to play. Initially purchased one of the jellyfish bubble lamps but wasn't impressed so returned it. This rocket lava lamp from Mathmos, the original lava lamp makers is quite a bit more expensive than other ones I've seen but is extremely well made. The components are of quality materials and have a good weight. The chrome has a nice polished finish and a clear transparent electrical cord with an inline on off switch, the lamp comes very well packaged, and looks absolutely stunning on top of my smart Yamaha piano. Took about 2 hrs to really get going and exceeds all my expectations. When learning my piano I have a few minutes rest now and then to give my fingers a chance to recover from all the stretching so I just sit back and watch the lava lamp. It is so mesmerising and relaxing to watch. I would not have it within children's reach as it get quite hot to touch and the glass bottle doesn't seem to be very secure which could easily be knocked over. Also I wish you could have it on for more than the recommended 6 hrs as it takes at least a couple of hours to get going. The included 2 bulbs are 28w halogen gu10, similar to what you would have in your ceiling and is more than adequate. I have read reviews where some say 28w isn't hot enough, but I find that this is not the case, could possibly be referring to older models. This review is for the violet and red Telstar rocket lamp in chrome and comes highly recommended. Hope this information helps.
Review: Fantastic service - well designed and great quality. Just the best ! - This is my first Lava Lamp. I was not sure how good it would be but i really liked the idea and having read reviews on various brands available opted for the Mathmos. Some other brands just seem cheep and cheerful and likely to be dangerous or fall apart - probably both reading many of the reviews. Anyway this is a present for my son in Hospital and there will be a lot of effort to get it to him with planes, trains, boats and autombilles so last thing i wanted was for it to break within a few days of getting it there. I therefore played safe and whilst it is more expensive opted for the Telstar given the quality and robustness everyone seems to report. I have had it running around 4 hours now and feel compelled to write a review (i buy loads from desertcart but rarely if ever write reviews). Well what can i say. Wow it's just fantastic. It's excellent quality, a great design and it looks like it will last for years and years. It's just what i wanted and i'm so pleased i found this on desertcart. It works really very well. So much better than i expected it to and it makes me smile every time i turn it on. Give it an hour or so in a warm room and its fabulous. I like the fact i can buy a replacement glass bottle or different colour without needing a whole new lamp. Really pleased its made in Britain as well. As said this one is for my son in Hospital and will help him relax and cheer him up but im sure i will be buying another for my daughter soon. Great service. Ordered on Monday late evening. Despatched following morning. Arrived Thursday to Isle of Man. For mainland delivery it would have been a day quicker. Cant recomend highly enough.

## Features

- The Classic Rocket Lava Lamp - Telstar was created by Mathmos, British inventors of the lava lamp in 1963.
- An Iconic Design - Standing 51cm tall, Telstar is a substantial cast metal lava lamp available in three premium finishes: chromed silver, black nickel and matt gold.
- Top Secret Lava Formula - Hand-filled in Britain with a long-lasting lava invented by the Mathmos founder and developed over six decades.
- Complete Peace of Mind - The Telstar is tested to rigorous international safety standards. Feel the difference with the die-cast zinc-aluminium base and cap giving lasting quality.
- UK Based Customer Service - Mathmos is a reputable British company with an expert support team.
- Warm-up time is between 1 and 3 hours depending on the surrounding temperature. All Mathmos lava lamps are supplied with a halogen bulb.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004F9QHQI |
| Base Diameter | 76 Millimetres |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 25,783 in Lighting ( See Top 100 in Lighting ) 80 in Liquid Motion Lamps |
| Brand | MATHMOS |
| Cap Type | GU10 |
| Colour | Violet/Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (160) |
| Date First Available | 29 Nov. 2010 |
| Finish types | Polished |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Included Components | Bulb |
| Item Weight | 2 kg |
| Item model number | TELSTARVRUK |
| Light Direction | Halogen |
| Manufacturer | Mathmos |
| Material | Metal |
| Maximum Compatible Wattage | 30 Watts |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Lights | 1 |
| Part Number | S101+TEL1204 |
| Plug Format | G - Square plugs. British type. |
| Power and Plug Description | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 19 x 19 x 51 cm; 2 kg |
| Shade Colour | Silver |
| Shade Material | Metal |
| Shape | Rocket |
| 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 |
| Wattage | 30 Watts |

## Product Details

- **Base material:** Metal
- **Bulb base:** GU10
- **Finish type:** Polished
- **Item weight:** 2 Kilograms
- **Product dimensions:** 19D x 19W x 51H centimetres

## Images

![Violet Red Lava Lamp - The Original Mathmos Telstar Rocket - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QrQ6sB7LL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning top quality lava lamp.
*by J***B on 20 March 2025*

Wanted something to place on top of my piano whilst trying to learn to play. Initially purchased one of the jellyfish bubble lamps but wasn't impressed so returned it. This rocket lava lamp from Mathmos, the original lava lamp makers is quite a bit more expensive than other ones I've seen but is extremely well made. The components are of quality materials and have a good weight. The chrome has a nice polished finish and a clear transparent electrical cord with an inline on off switch, the lamp comes very well packaged, and looks absolutely stunning on top of my smart Yamaha piano. Took about 2 hrs to really get going and exceeds all my expectations. When learning my piano I have a few minutes rest now and then to give my fingers a chance to recover from all the stretching so I just sit back and watch the lava lamp. It is so mesmerising and relaxing to watch. I would not have it within children's reach as it get quite hot to touch and the glass bottle doesn't seem to be very secure which could easily be knocked over. Also I wish you could have it on for more than the recommended 6 hrs as it takes at least a couple of hours to get going. The included 2 bulbs are 28w halogen gu10, similar to what you would have in your ceiling and is more than adequate. I have read reviews where some say 28w isn't hot enough, but I find that this is not the case, could possibly be referring to older models. This review is for the violet and red Telstar rocket lamp in chrome and comes highly recommended. Hope this information helps.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic service - well designed and great quality. Just the best !
*by P***A on 30 July 2015*

This is my first Lava Lamp. I was not sure how good it would be but i really liked the idea and having read reviews on various brands available opted for the Mathmos. Some other brands just seem cheep and cheerful and likely to be dangerous or fall apart - probably both reading many of the reviews. Anyway this is a present for my son in Hospital and there will be a lot of effort to get it to him with planes, trains, boats and autombilles so last thing i wanted was for it to break within a few days of getting it there. I therefore played safe and whilst it is more expensive opted for the Telstar given the quality and robustness everyone seems to report. I have had it running around 4 hours now and feel compelled to write a review (i buy loads from Amazon but rarely if ever write reviews). Well what can i say. Wow it's just fantastic. It's excellent quality, a great design and it looks like it will last for years and years. It's just what i wanted and i'm so pleased i found this on Amazon. It works really very well. So much better than i expected it to and it makes me smile every time i turn it on. Give it an hour or so in a warm room and its fabulous. I like the fact i can buy a replacement glass bottle or different colour without needing a whole new lamp. Really pleased its made in Britain as well. As said this one is for my son in Hospital and will help him relax and cheer him up but im sure i will be buying another for my daughter soon. Great service. Ordered on Monday late evening. Despatched following morning. Arrived Thursday to Isle of Man. For mainland delivery it would have been a day quicker. Cant recomend highly enough.

### ⭐ FAULTY ITEM
*by M***D on 25 March 2025*

Very disappointed. Lamp looks great but every bulb I've tried lasts a few hours then blows. Faulty item and sadly I left it too long to get a refund. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT AT ALL.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-03*