New handmade oil rain lamps. A new take on the 1960's and 70's decor.
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What are oil rain lamps?
Similar to the iconic lava lamp, the rain lamp was popular in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s for its unique design that simulates raindrops.
They almost always had some kind of Greek goddess sculpture in them, surrounded by plastic foliage. Rain lamps pump mineral oil (any other kind of oil will gum up the pump) over several strands of fishing line to create a slow motion rain effect.
Original lamps sell for $500-$2500 depending on rarity.
Rain lamps rose to popularity between the late 1960s to early 1970s after Johnson Industries introduced them the previous decade. It wasn’t the first time people saw beautiful lamps designed to be aesthetically pleasing, but it was the first of its kind.
After the success of the Johnson Industries’ invention, a new player entered the game – the Creators Inc. The Chicago-based company designed a wider range than the original creators solidifying their position in the market. Now after 50 years the vintage Rain Lamp is making a comeback.
