Himalayan salt lamps are a mysterious yet distinctive piece of home décor. Made from mineral-rich pink salt harvested from the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan, Himalayan salt lamps are believed to produce negative ions—oxygen atoms with negatively charged electrons. Some find the potential health benefits (i.e., improved mood, sleep, and air quality) intriguing, while others are attracted by this type of lamp’s soft, welcoming, and rosy glow. Read on for some of the best Himalayan salt lamps currently available.
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Hand-carved from authentic Himalayan salt, this lamp from The Body Source offers an enchanting rosy-gold glow whenever light shines through it. This one-of-a-kind salt lamp is available in three sizes (6 to 8 inches, 8 to 10 inches, and 10 to 12 inches) and comes with a round wooden stand for stability.
This Himalayan salt lamp also features an integrated dimmer switch, so you can transform your home into a sanctuary in seconds. The Body Source’s salt lamp comes fully assembled and packaged in a gift box, so no setup is required. What’s more? You’ll find a spare 15-watt bulb in there too, just in case.
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d’aplomb puts a modern twist on the traditional Himalayan salt lamp. Crafted with a wood base, built-in dimmer, and clean lines, this 11.5-pound salt lamp makes for a subtle yet powerful addition to an at-home office, dorm room, or yoga studio. This lamp comes with two 15-watt bulbs and a UL-Listed electrical set, making it a great choice for living areas.
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For ever-changing color options, check out this option from HOMY. It comes with a 3-watt multicolor bulb that gently cycles through soothing shades of orange, blue, red, purple, green, and pink. Although the HOMY salt lamp isn’t bright enough to light an entire room, it provides a soft glow and can serve as a night light or an accent light in a dimly lit room. It’s also small enough to fit in a purse or tote bag, so you can take it to work or the library.
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Transform existing lamps or light fixtures into a Himalayan salt lamp with Elvissmart’s four-pack of dimmable LED light bulbs. These salt-filled bulbs are designed to fit into any standard light fixture so you can bask in the warm rosy-pink glow of a rock salt lamp. Thanks to the bulb’s wattage options (the bulbs are available in 5, 7, and 11 watts), they’re perfect for indoor parties and entertaining guests.
Each glass bulb contains tiny Himalayan salt crystals that provide a scatter-effect of rosy radiance when turned on. Elvissmart bulbs are compatible with most dimmer switches, so you can adjust the glow to just the right amount if the lamp (or light switch) is dimmer-capable.
