White Ceramic "Sportsman Panther" TV Lamp signed Kron, 1955
By Howard Kron
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White ceramic "Sportsman Panther" TV lamp signed "Kron" designed by Howard Kron for the Texans Incorporated Company, circa 1955.
Ceramic
Sleek 1950s MCM Ceramic Black Panther TV Lamp Howard Kron in Mint Condition
By Howard Kron
Located in Red Lion, PA
This exceptional mid-century modern ceramic panther TV lamp is a definitive artifact of 1950s Americana design, sculpted by the renowned artist Howard Kron for Texans Inc. of Bangs, ...
Ceramic
1950s Ceramic Rare Beige Panther Cat T.V. Mid Century Modern Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A great-looking early 1950s Black Panther TV Lamp. This long table or tv lamp has the best high gloss finish and is large enough to be the focal point wherever it is placed.
Ceramic
Black Ceramic "Sportsman Panther" TV Lamp by Kron, 1955
Located in Van Nuys, CA
TV lamps were invented and became popular in the 1950s with the Boom of television in 1950s America, they were an accent lamp designed to help eliminate eye strain associated with wa...
Mid-Century Crouching Puma Panther TV Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
TV Lamps are a particularly iconic type of vintage home decor.
Ceramic
Art Deco Playing Panthers Cats Desk or TV Lamp, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare vintage ceramic TV lamp features two playing panthers or wild cats in exotic forest or jungle background, sculpted in Art Deco style.
Ceramic, Pottery
Black Panther Cat Ceramic Back Light Mid Century Desk TV Lamp
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
I think this type of back lit lamp was made as a TV lamp to put on the newly invented television but it would be fabulous on a desk or any other place!
Ceramic
Sold
H 4.5 in W 21 in D 4 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Black Panther Television Figurine Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mid-Century Modern ceramic Black Panther television figurine lamp, with rhinestone eyes.
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Chartreuse Green Ceramic Panther TV Lamp
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid Century Modern Panther TV Lamp, unbranded. Made of ceramic with glossy chartreuse green finish.
Metal
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Black Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
💡 Marshall Studios Martz Model M-83 Table Lamp (1950s/60s) — A true piece of midcentury design history, this table lamp is attributed to Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. ...
Brass
French Ceramic Table Lamp, Black Glazed, Organic Form, 1950s Design
By Georges Jouve, Peter and Denise Orlando, Pol Chambost, Roger Capron
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Exceptional French ceramic table lamp, circa 1950s, featuring a rare and beautifully sculpted organic form in deep black glazed ceramic. The highly sensual silhouette, articulated b...
Ceramic
$478
H 7.09 in W 18.71 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco Panther sculpture, black ceramic, 1930's, in the style of Saint-Clément
By Saint-Clément
Located in BELFORT, FR
French Art Deco ceramic panther sculpture, 1930's. Black glaze.
Ceramic
Mid-century Italian Hand-painted Ceramic Leopard Statue
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Striking and full of personality, this mid-century hand-painted ceramic leopard is a powerful decorative statement that captures the glamour and eccentricity of postwar Italian inter...
Ceramic
$745Sale Price|49% Off
H 13.39 in W 4.73 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern Ceramic Sculpture of a Seating Leopard, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large leopard figure, probably was made in Italy during the 1970s. The figure is made of high-quality hand-painted ceramic in intense shades of orange, densely speckled with bla...
Ceramic
Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture
By Royal Haeger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome Mid-Century Modern Royal Haeger style ceramic black panther sculpture. Beautiful vintage condition with no cracks, chips, or crazing found. circa 1950s-1960s. This beast is a...
Ceramic
$2,847
H 24.81 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Ceramic Mid-Century Italian Cat Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi, Guido Gambone
Located in Malmö, SE
A charming Mid-Century ceramic sculpture of a cat, with hand-painted details. Made by an unknown manufacturer in Italy, 1960s. Good original condition. No chips or cracks. However, ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$4,200
H 14 in W 24 in D 45 in
Large Coffee Table Sculptural Base of a Panther Large Black Cat Mid Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern era large sculpture coffee table base of a Panther.
Resin, Fiberglass, Wood
$2,209Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.41 in W 11.82 in D 18.51 in
Midcentury Sitting Cheetah Made of Molded Ceramic, Marked X.MY
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This is a very elegantly shaped sitting cheetah that was molded and not cast as most of the animal figurines from the midcentury period. Hand painted. With its height of 62cm (24.4 i...
Ceramic
Ceramic Hand Painted Leopard, 1960's Italy
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful hand painted ceramic leopard figure made in italy. 1960's - Italy Good condition, very small little chip on the tail. Dimensions: Height: 40cm Width: 25cm Depth: 30cm ...
Ceramic
$1,127
H 14.97 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
black stoneware ceramic table lamp circa 1970 La Borne potters design
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne potters 20th century design stoneware ceramic table lamp by La Borne Potters Black and brown ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition circa 1970 Electrical syst...
Ceramic
$1,252
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
black 20th century design animal ceramic table lamp by CAB Bordeaux 1950 french
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
CAB - Ceramique d'Art Bordeaux Circa 1950 Black 20th century french design ceramic table lamp Bird ceramic form Original perfect condition Electrical system is ok Signed + orig...
Ceramic
Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
Ceramic
$3,530
H 16.54 in W 18.9 in D 7.49 in
Large Black glazed ceramic 1970s table lamp by Ivo Sedazzari for Prisma
By Ivo Sedazzari, Prisma
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Sculptural table lamp in black ceramic, produced in Italy in the 70s and designed by Ivo Sedazzari for Prisma. the lamp remains in excellent condition. The electrical system is origi...
Ceramic
Italian Decorative Black Panther Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Cheyenne, WY
A striking example of 1980s Italian decorative art, this black panther sculpture captures dynamic movement and bold elegance in equal measure. Crafted with meticulous attention to fo...
Ceramic
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
Metal
$9,566 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$105Sale Price|40% Off
H 6 in W 10 in D 5 in
California Pottery Ford Model T TV Lamp & Planter by McCoy
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s ceramic TV lamp with small bud planter showcasing an old-fashioned car like a Ford Model T by California ceramics and pottery maker Mcoy Pottery. The lamp is finished ...
Ceramic
Mid-Century TV Lamp Horse Bust Grey and White
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This striking Mid-Century TV lamp features a bold horse bust in a dramatic dark grey and white glaze. It captures the era’s love for stylish yet functional décor. The lamp casts a wa...
Ceramic
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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