::: Mathmos Fibre Space: Introduction ... :::

Mathmos is well known for a range of Astro Lava Lamps and Glitter lamps. However, just like Crestworth in 1970s, Mathmos in the 1990s, designed and produced their own range of lively fibre optic lamps. Fibre optic lamps essentially contain a bulb which produces light, this light enters tiny long optical fibres which produce tiny star looking dots of light at the end of the fibres.

The real fun is when a colour wheel is added to the design. A rotating coloured wheel driven by a motor will create an array of colours projected through the fibers. Mathmos produced a selection of these lamps including the stunning Jupiter 2, Starburst. This page focuses on the Mathmos Fibre Space. It was discontinued due to the sheer amount of copies that flooded the market. Nevertheless no copy, can beat the beautiful design of the Fibre Space.

::: Mathmos Fibre Space: Brochure Info. :::

Mathmos Fibre-Space, sadly copied by other manufacturers, an amazing fibre optic lamp. Still one of the best Fibre Optic lamps. The number of knock offs of this lamp I have seen is shocking but nothing is as beautiful as the fibre-space. Spun aluminium top part of base, plastic underside of base. Solid colours in a rainbow on a colour wheel. Please see images below. There are two versions of this product, an earlier one with a black base then an upgraded version that had a white plastic base and a far brighter colour wheel as advertised.

Below: Mathmos promo shot for Fibre Space.

Below: Scan from 1999 - 2000 Brochure. Also shows various promo shots and technical specs for Fibre Space. Width: 50cm Height: 37.5cm.

Below: Also seen on the Display Guidelines. Please see 3rd stand (far right), last shelf.

::: Original Mathmos Fibre Space Instructions. :::

Below are the original instructions that originally shipped with the Mathmos Fibre Space. They document maintenance, cleaning and operation of the product.

::: Mathmos Fibre Space: In Detail. :::

Mathmos is well known for its range of Astro Lava Lamps and Glitter lamps. However, just like Crestworth in 1970s, Mathmos in the 1990s, designed and produced their own range of lovely fibre optic lamps.
Fibre optic lamps essentially contain a bulb which produces light, this light is then channelled by optical fibres which produce tiny star looking dots of light at the end of the fibres. The real fun is when a colour wheel is added to the design. Beautiful kinds of optical effects can be achieved, please see images below.

The fibre optic spray fits into the hole at the top of the metal base. The surrounding holes allow for light to pass but also allow heat to rise from the built in motor. This model was never fan cooled and is simply cooled by air. The Fibre Space is stunning in the dark, please see the images below.

A rotating colourwheel driven by a motor will create an array of colours projected through the fibers. Mathmos produced a wide range of these lamps including the stunning Jupiter 2, the Starburst. This page focuses on the last fibre optic lamp manufactured by Mathmos in the 1990s. It was discontinued due to the sheer amount of copies that flooded the market. Nevertheless no copy, can beat the beautiful design of the Fibre Space. The Fibre Space, features plastic fibres.

There are two editions of the Fibre Space. The earlier models featured a totally black underside, whereas later models featured a white underside, further to this later models had a much brighter and better colourwheel as noted in a Mathmos brochure.

Please note correct bulb as indicated on lamp base is: 20W, 12V 35mm Closed Dichronic Spot Only. Never exceed the wattage recommended.

Please note correct transformer details: PRI: 230V 50Hz 26W SEC:12V 1.8A 21.6 VA. Please keep all transformers well ventilated.

Over time components inside the Fibre Space may need replacement. This webpage shows the components that form a Fibre Space and furthermore looks inside this wonderful lamp. Please enjoy the images below.

Below: Assembled Later Edition Fibre Space (white plastic underside) lamp with promo photograph.

Below: Mathmos logo printed in red on base. Fibres slot into the main hole at the top of the lamp.

Below: Underside of the Fibre Space showing plastic base and black plastic component board which holds all major components. Six holes on the white base direct light to form under the lamp when it is switched on. This gives the illusion the lamp is levitating. The component board has holes to allow out the heat, to prevent any overheating.

Below: Mathmos CE Stickers Showing model name and manufacturer.

Below: Instructions on how to open the base. Simply remove the screw and twist to open. The main component board will be released and can serviced. Follow this procedure to replace bulb.

Below: View inside base. Showing inside of spun aluminium top. The bunch of fibres slot into the hole at the top of the aluminium section.

Below: View of the Component board. Showing motor which drives the colour wheel. Heat shield and general assembly.

Below: Shows Bulb and Colour Wheel. Also displays component assembly. Note the orientation and assembly of the colour wheel.

Below: Solid Colours Colour Wheel: Featuring a rainbow of colours. Pick a colour and feel special when it turns up, I love the orange.

Below: More images showing components and general assembly. Also shows fibre space fibres, in final picture.

::: Mathmos Snippin' Fibre Space Fun. :::

Over the years that the Mathmos Fibre Space was produced, it was shipped in various different box designs. One Fibre Space which features the black base, was recently seen for sale. The funky graphics on the inside flaps of the box show the fun attributes of the Mathmos brand in the 1990s. The box contains some super funky cool cut out badges that can be cut by the end user. Please see the images below. Start Snippin'