Journal
A Modern Lava Lamp Through the Eyes of Different Artists
What began as a customer's photograph of a RETRO THINC Sublime lava lamp soon inspired sketches, paintings, and illustrations from artists around the world, showing how modern design can continue...
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What began as a customer's photograph of a RETRO THINC Sublime lava lamp soon inspired sketches, paintings, and illustrations from artists around the world, showing how modern design can continue...
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One Collection. Many Homes
See how the RETRO THINC Sublime Series fits naturally into contemporary interiors through real homes shared by customers around the world.
Read more ›One Collection. Many Homes
See how the RETRO THINC Sublime Series fits naturally into contemporary interiors through real homes shared by customers around the world.
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RETRO THINC at ICFF 2026: Our First Appearance in New York
In May 2026, RETRO THINC made its United States debut at ICFF in New York — presenting the Sublime series, Orbs series, and Trombone Candle Warmer Lamp to an international...
Read more ›RETRO THINC at ICFF 2026: Our First Appearance in New York
In May 2026, RETRO THINC made its United States debut at ICFF in New York — presenting the Sublime series, Orbs series, and Trombone Candle Warmer Lamp to an international...
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Roamlight, the Design Project Behind SUBLIME, Receives Recognition from Design MasterPrize and IDA
In 2025, the RETRO THINC Roamlight received recognition from both the Design MasterPrize and the International Design Awards (IDA).
Read more ›Roamlight, the Design Project Behind SUBLIME, Receives Recognition from Design MasterPrize and IDA
In 2025, the RETRO THINC Roamlight received recognition from both the Design MasterPrize and the International Design Awards (IDA).
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Trombone: A Sculptural Candle Warmer Lamp Inspired by Bauhaus Design
Inspired by the elongated proportions of the trombone, RETRO THINC's Trombone Candle Warmer Lamp combines a Bauhaus design principle with sculptural everyday function. A marble base, dual metal tubes, and...
Read more ›Trombone: A Sculptural Candle Warmer Lamp Inspired by Bauhaus Design
Inspired by the elongated proportions of the trombone, RETRO THINC's Trombone Candle Warmer Lamp combines a Bauhaus design principle with sculptural everyday function. A marble base, dual metal tubes, and...
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Moonlight: A Wallpaper* Collaboration and Pop-Up at XC273
In 2024, RETRO THINC collaborated with Wallpaper* to release the Sublime Moonlight edition — a limited series combining violet liquid and yellow wax. Alongside the launch, a pop-up installation at...
Read more ›Moonlight: A Wallpaper* Collaboration and Pop-Up at XC273
In 2024, RETRO THINC collaborated with Wallpaper* to release the Sublime Moonlight edition — a limited series combining violet liquid and yellow wax. Alongside the launch, a pop-up installation at...
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RETRO THINC at Design Shanghai 2024
In 2024, RETRO THINC brought both the Sublime and Orbs series to Design Shanghai — presenting them not simply as products, but as a reimagination of what a lava lamp...
Read more ›RETRO THINC at Design Shanghai 2024
In 2024, RETRO THINC brought both the Sublime and Orbs series to Design Shanghai — presenting them not simply as products, but as a reimagination of what a lava lamp...
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Orbs: A Contemporary Lava Lamp Designed for Everyday Spaces
The Orbs series reinterprets the classic lava lamp with a contemporary, minimalist lens. Featuring a compact, silver-toned metal design, it blends seamlessly into any space—from creative studios to modern homes....
Read more ›Orbs: A Contemporary Lava Lamp Designed for Everyday Spaces
The Orbs series reinterprets the classic lava lamp with a contemporary, minimalist lens. Featuring a compact, silver-toned metal design, it blends seamlessly into any space—from creative studios to modern homes....
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Hand-Spun Aluminum: Craftsmanship Behind Every RETRO THINC Lamp
From a flat sheet of aluminum to a finished metal form. While the movement inside a lava lamp often draws the most attention, the metal components surrounding it are equally...
Read more ›Hand-Spun Aluminum: Craftsmanship Behind Every RETRO THINC Lamp
From a flat sheet of aluminum to a finished metal form. While the movement inside a lava lamp often draws the most attention, the metal components surrounding it are equally...
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Behind the Glass: Developing a Custom Glass Forming Process for Lava Lamps
Discover how six months of custom glass development shaped the clarity behind every RETRO THINC lava lamp. Borosilicate glass, precision forming, and artisan craftsmanship.
Read more ›Behind the Glass: Developing a Custom Glass Forming Process for Lava Lamps
Discover how six months of custom glass development shaped the clarity behind every RETRO THINC lava lamp. Borosilicate glass, precision forming, and artisan craftsmanship.
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Building Our First RETRO THINC Pop-Up in Shanghai
In 2022, RETRO THINC transformed a former Shanghai factory using nothing but scaffolding, glass panels, and light. A look back at our first pop-up installation and the ideas that continue...
Read more ›Building Our First RETRO THINC Pop-Up in Shanghai
In 2022, RETRO THINC transformed a former Shanghai factory using nothing but scaffolding, glass panels, and light. A look back at our first pop-up installation and the ideas that continue...
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