Lot #46: Vintage MCM TV Lamp

Vintage Mid century modern TV lamp. 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 eyesight. But early televisions, with their dull luminescence, were best viewed in the dark. So the TV lamp was invented to add a little light to the room and dispel people’s fears. TV lamps were small figurine lamps styled to look like animals, people, plant life, or other objects. Lacking a shade like a normal lamp, the bulb created a silhouette of the lamp’s shape, casting its illumination on the wall behind the TV to create a kind of a mood lighting. In working condition. Measures: 10" high x 10 1/2" wide MIKA: Condition as seen in photos. For questions or to arrange a viewing, email [email protected] Dimensions: *The green apple is 3 inches by 3 inches and is for size reference only Pickup category timeslot {A}