Jonas found this link and reports:
These are Taiwan imports and have a revolving statue. I think they're metal and plastic. I used to see these in the import shops here.
These are pagoda shaped lamps with six columns.
Benross Marketing also sells lava lamps, plasma balls, disco lights,
and other exotic/motion lamps.
http://www.benross.com/rain.htm (2-3-06)
The two models of rain lamp sold by Benross Marketing.
One online supplier is First (UK) Limited (2-3-06). This store is in the United Kingdom.
The model of rain lamp sold by First (UK) Limited.
Hippie Heaven (2-3-06) is an on-line store. Their rain lamps range in price from about $44 to $126.
According to Jonas, these two styles are the most commonly seen import styles.
The two models of rain lamp sold by Hippie Heaven.
885 Main St.
Martin, TN
(800) 748-9392
587-3821
http://www.wadesinc.com (12-17-05)
http://wadesinc.com/04.12.04.pdf (12-17-05)
$19 each
(These may be beaded lamps instead of dripping oil lamps. I'm currently checking on this.)
I saw two new models of rain lamp for sale at Wal-Mart: (12-22-05)
- dolphin centerpiece / RL11
- elephant and palm tree centerpiece / RL2
Dolphin and elephant rain lamps on the shelf at Wal-Mart.
The boxes, personal inspection, and later follow-up produced the following further information.
Imported by Cheyenne Industries, Inc.
6301 Forbing Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 374-2822
(800) 737-5267
$34.88 each
http://www.walmart.com/ (12-17-05)
Made in China.
15 3/4" total height
15 W type S bulb
24 strands
vertical weave pattern
Left: RL-11. Right: RL-2.