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
$914
H 6.5 in W 13 in D 6 in
Midcentury Black Panther Ceramic Statue Lamp w/ Whipple Stitch Fiberglass Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury panther art pottery ceramic statue lamp featuring a high glazed black finish and detailed form of a panther ready to strike with a backlit Whipple stitch fiberglass shade....
Ceramic
$766Sale 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
$1,282
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
$736Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 12.21 in
Italian Black Metal Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Design, 1980
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful and trendy Table lamp in black metal from the 20th Century, circa 1980. Probably an Italian design. In a very good condition for use and age. Table lamp in black metal from...
Metal
Large Italian Ceramic Cheetah, 1970s Hollywood Regency
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Italian Ceramic Cheetah, 1970s Hollywood Regency A stunning large hand-painted ceramic animal sculpture of a seated cheetah. A very lifelike and anatomically correct large cat...
Terracotta
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
Ceramic Mid-Century Italian Cat Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Guido Gambone, Bitossi, Raymor, Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi
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
Ronzan Baby Tiger Ceramic, 1950, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Ronzan baby tiger ceramic, 1950, Italy.
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Panther Sculpture, c. 1960s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A striking midcentury Italian ceramic panther, rendered in a high-gloss black glaze that beautifully captures both power and poise. Standing an impressive 15 inches tall, this expres...
Ceramic
$1,153
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
$402Sale Price|30% Off
H 4 in W 22 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Stalking Panther Statue T.V. Lamp by Royal China & Novelty Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Striking vintage ceramic TV lamp and planter in the form of a sleek resting panther, produced by Royal China & Novelty Co., Inc. during the height of the Mid-Century era, circa 1...
Ceramic
$3,613
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 Prisma, Ivo Sedazzari
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
Mid-Century Modern Era Ceramic Ronzan Styled Tiger Cub Sculpture Italy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sculpture shows no artist's signature, but originated from Italy and dates to approximately 1965 and done in the Mid-Century Modern Ronzan style. The sculpture is composed of th...
Ceramic
$850
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
black and white 20th century art deco ceramic table lamp by Louis Dage 1940
By Louis Dage
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Louis Dage Art deco 20th century design ceramic table lamp black and white realised circa 1940 Original good condition ceramic height 12 cm Large 12 cm Height with electric sys...
Ceramic
Black Swedish Ceramic Table Lamp by AH Kag
By AH Kag of Switzerland
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Swedish black ceramic table lamp by AH Kag from the 1970’s. In original vintage condition shows minor wear consistent with age. Wired for US it takes two 75W Max bulbs. It has a bu...
Brass
$1,398
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco 1930 White Ceramic Table Lamp Mid Century Lighting Jean Besnard Style
By Jean Besnard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Jean Besnard Original 1930 Art Deco ceramic table lamp French unique piece mid century design original perfect condition new electrical system Ceramic ...
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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