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1950s Tv Lamp

Sleek 1950s MCM Ceramic Black Panther TV Lamp Howard Kron in Mint Condition
Sleek 1950s MCM Ceramic Black Panther TV Lamp Howard Kron in Mint Condition

Sleek 1950s MCM Ceramic Black Panther TV Lamp Howard Kron in Mint Condition

By Howard Kron

Located in Red Lion, PA

Kron's signature style blended dramatic, fluid lines with a glossy, high-fired glaze, making his jungle cat designs some of the most sought-after and recognizable art pottery pieces ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Art Deco Ballet Dancers TV Lamp, Drip Glaze California Pottery, 1950s
Rare Art Deco Ballet Dancers TV Lamp, Drip Glaze California Pottery, 1950s

Rare Art Deco Ballet Dancers TV Lamp, Drip Glaze California Pottery, 1950s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare ceramic TV lamp features two ballet dancers, man and woman, in front of abstract graphic background, sculpted in Art Deco style. Other examples of lamp in this shape were done ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

California Pottery Ford Model T TV Lamp & Planter by McCoy
California Pottery Ford Model T TV Lamp & Planter by McCoy

California Pottery Ford Model T TV Lamp & Planter by McCoy

Located in Van Nuys, CA

TV lamps peaked in the 1950s and 60s but declined as TV screens became larger and brighter.

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

California Pottery Swan Love TV Planter & Lamp by Royal Fleet
California Pottery Swan Love TV Planter & Lamp by Royal Fleet

California Pottery Swan Love TV Planter & Lamp by Royal Fleet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

TV lamps peaked in the 1950s and 60s but declined as TV screens became larger and brighter.

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Figural Canoe Table Lamp in the Style of Barsony, 1950s
Large Mid-Century Figural Canoe Table Lamp in the Style of Barsony, 1950s

Large Mid-Century Figural Canoe Table Lamp in the Style of Barsony, 1950s

By Barsony Ceramics 1

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

They were often called TV lamps, because they were placed on or near the television to give a soft background light in the living room.

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage 1950s Lane Glazed Ceramic Light
Vintage 1950s Lane Glazed Ceramic Light

Vintage 1950s Lane Glazed Ceramic Light

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace the quintessential retro-kitsch of the 1950s with this iconic flamingo TV lamp and planter by Lane & Co. of Van Nuys, California.

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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1950s Modern TV Lamp
1950s Modern TV Lamp

1950s Modern TV Lamp

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H 10 in Dm 7.5 in

1950s Modern TV Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A spun aluminum cone shaped TV lamp with a hinged lid and "TV" perforations around the top edge. Lid can be adjusted to any angle to increase or decrease the amount of ligh...

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Vintage 1950s Australian Table Lamps

1950s Ceramic Rare Beige Panther Cat T.V. Mid Century Modern Lamp
1950s Ceramic Rare Beige Panther Cat T.V. Mid Century Modern Lamp

1950s Ceramic Rare Beige Panther Cat T.V. Mid Century Modern Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This is in a rare beige color. TV lamps were invented and became popular in the 1950s with the affordability and popularity of television to the American Middle Class.

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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Playing Panthers Cats Desk or TV Lamp, 1950s
Art Deco Playing Panthers Cats Desk or TV Lamp, 1950s

Art Deco Playing Panthers Cats Desk or TV Lamp, 1950s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

TV lamps were produced for relatively short time in the 1950s and early 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Exotic 1950's TV Lamp
Exotic 1950's TV Lamp

Exotic 1950's TV Lamp

Located in Papaikou, HI

I've never seen this one before, and I'm not sure what exact ethnicity I'm looking at. She's mysterious and intriguing however. And in perfect condition.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Metal

1950s Asian Figures TV Lamp
1950s Asian Figures TV Lamp

1950s Asian Figures TV Lamp

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H 10.75 in W 9.5 in D 8.5 in

1950s Asian Figures TV Lamp

Located in Fulton, CA

Very good original condition. TV lamps: In the 1950s, the first decade of mass television adoption, there was a common belief that watching TV in low light could damage one's eye...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

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1950s Tv Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s tv lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1950s tv lamp — often made from ceramic, metal and aluminum — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s tv lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1950s tv lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1950s tv lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Howard Kron and Vallauris are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Tv Lamp?

The average selling price for a 1950s tv lamp at 1stDibs is $558, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $850 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About 1950s Tv Lamp

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    TV lamps were first used in the 1950s and were small figure lamps designed to look like animals, people, or other objects. The general idea was that TV lamps could protect a person from damaging their eyes from watching too much TV by diffusing the light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.