14.5 in · Item 2047
Lava Lite Aurora Borealis Lava Lamp, 14.5 Inch
$39.99
Purple wax in blue liquid
Purple wax in teal-blue liquid, with a night-sky decal on base and cap. A 14.5 inch lamp with a 20 oz globe, and its 25 W bulb comes with it.
Price updated 2 October 2026. Checkout, payment and delivery are with our retail partner.
- 14.5inches tall
- 20oz glass globe
- 25watt bulb, included
- Wax
- Purple
- Liquid
- Blue
Made for
- A desk, a nightstand or a dorm shelf
- An evening light you leave on for a few hours
Not for
- Instant motion: the wax needs 2 to 3 hours to flow
- Running day and night: 10 hours is the limit
What you get
The Aurora Borealis, in three points
Purple wax, blue liquid
Purple wax in teal-blue liquid, with a night-sky decal on base and cap. At 14.5 inches it suits a desk, a nightstand or a dorm shelf.
Full flow in 2 to 3 hours
The wax softens, stretches into a column and breaks into blobs. A new lamp can take up to 6 hours on its first run.
Bulb in the box
The 25 W bulb is the light and the heater in one. When it burns out, fit the same wattage.
Specifications
- Height
- 14.5 in
- Globe
- 20 oz glass
- Wax
- Purple
- Liquid
- Blue
- Base and cap
- Night-sky decal
- Size and weight
- 3.9 x 3.9 x 14.5 in, 3.2 lb
- Bulb
- 25 W incandescent, E17 socket, S11 shape (item 5025)
- Warm-up
- 2 to 3 hours to full flow
- Longest run
- 10 hours at a time
- Item number
- 2047
- In the box
- Glass globe, base and cap, 25 W appliance bulb
In use
Set the Aurora Borealis on a flat surface out of direct sunlight, in a room of 68 to 75°F, and switch it on. The wax flows after 2 to 3 hours. Switch the lamp off after 10 hours at most and give it 2 to 3 hours to cool before you move it.
Check before you buy
- Your spot has 4 inches of flat space and 14.5 inches of height, on a desk, a nightstand or a dorm shelf
- An outlet is within reach of the cord and its on/off switch
- Small children and pets cannot reach the lamp while it is on: the globe gets hot
Pick another one if
You want motion without a wait. A glitter lamp or a battery mini moves from the first minute.
From buyers
What buyers say about the Aurora Borealis
Beautiful lamp with some serious quality control issues.
After reading lots of reviews and seeing the difference myself, it seems there's a quality control issue with this particular lava lamp.My first unit was cloudy, and the base was misshapen a bit. The sublimated design on the cap wasn't aligned properly, leaving a very visible seam. My second unit appears to be perfect. This is an expensive enough lamp that you shouldn't settle for a defective unit. If yours is cloudy, exchange it! The difference is dramatic.My replacement unit is much better all around - the base is perfect, the cap is perfect, and the liquid is reasonably clear. Other reviewers have posted photos of this lamp with even clearer liquid, so I'd say mine is probably about 90% perfect.As these lamps go, I really like this one, in spite of the QA issues. The color scheme is very pretty in person.
It is the closest I've seen to the original lava lamp.
I have been wanting one of these since I was 9 years old. I have looked at other lava lamps, but this is the real thing, or at least as far as I can remember. I would suggest that you read the instructions before you use the lamp. It is very accurate. The colors might be slightly different as the wax heats but this is normal. Mine is more pink than purple, and the water is more green than blue, the hotter it gets. It took me 62 years, but I finally got one. I bought it for my birthday. It brought back a lot of good memories, thanks.
Aurora Borealis or Cosmic Wave: which 14.5 inch lamp?
Same 14.5 inch size, same 20 oz globe, same 25 W bulb: the look decides. The Aurora Borealis has purple wax in teal-blue liquid, with a night-sky decal on base and cap, and the Cosmic Wave has purple wax in blue liquid, on a painted silver base.
| Compare | Lava Lite Aurora Borealis | Lava Lite Cosmic Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | $36.80 |
| Wax | Purple | Purple |
| Liquid | Blue | Blue |
| Base and cap | Night-sky decal | Silver aluminum |
| Warm-up | 2 to 3 hours to full flow | 2 to 3 hours to full flow |
Take the Aurora Borealis if
You want purple wax in teal-blue liquid, with a night-sky decal on base and cap.
Take the Cosmic Wave if
You want purple wax in blue liquid, on a painted silver base.
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