Lot #263: Vintage Mid-Century Black Panther Ceramic TV Lamp Base

Up for auction is a quintessential icon of mid-century modern Americana: a vintage high-gloss black panther ceramic TV lamp base. Perfectly capturing the sleek, stylized aesthetic of the 1950s, this piece features a powerful stalking panther integrated into a naturalistic rocky base with built-in planter wells. The rear hollow tree-trunk pillar is designed to house a standard clip-in lamp socket fixture, casting a dramatic, warm retro glow against the wall when lit. Whether you re-wire it as a functional television light or display it as a striking sculptural accent, this piece instantly anchors any MCM or tiki-inspired collection. Features dual organic-shaped planter openings at the base for small succulents or greenery, and a hollow rear pillar designed to accept a standard retro snap-in single bulb lamp cord assembly (electrical components/fixture not included). There is a small, tight hairline crack located near the lower center base, running vertically into the rocky texture right where the panther's underbelly meets the rock formation. This is clearly highlighted next to the pointer tool in image. It is stable, does not compromise the structure of the piece, and is highly inconspicuous when on normal display measures 11”Lx 4”Wx 10”H Pickup category timeslot {A}