Since it tends to be associated with the shaga- delic 1970s, it is hard to believe the lava lamp is celebrating its 40th birthday. But although it seems somewhat younger, the ultimate retro “light ...

Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis always wanted to create a giant lava lamp, and has achieved that dream with Column, a cylindrical and oversized version of lighting brand Mathmos's iconic 1960s design.

It was 1996 when Orbitz, the lava lamp of soft drinks, streaked through the galaxy and onto shelves. Despite its cult following, the brand offers up a few lessons in what not to do when launching a ...