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The bulb floats, and it's on

Levitating light bulb lamp

An LED bulb hovers a half inch above a wooden base, held there by magnets, and lights up through the gap by induction. No wire runs to the bulb. Nudge it and it spins slowly. When the power cuts, the base catches it instead of letting it fall. It's a lamp that makes people ask how.

$70.99
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What it actually is

  • Bulb floats and lights with no wire
  • Spins when nudged
  • Base catches it if the power drops
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In stock on 1 of 1 day we have checked since Sep 10.

If it sells out, the closest thing still in stock is A windmill that runs on light.

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BrandHCNT
ConditionNew
CategoryWeird lamps and lighting

Listed on Amazon as: HCNT Levitating Bulb Lamp Magnetic Floating LED Light Desk Lamp…

Full Amazon listing name

HCNT Levitating Bulb Lamp Magnetic Floating LED Light Desk Lamp Table lamp Night Light, 360 Degree Automatic Rotating Light for Unique Gifts Room Home Office Decor

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