Vintage MCM Ceramic Green Deer TV Lamp Planter 1950s Mid-Century Accent Light

Vintage MCM Ceramic Green Deer TV Lamp Planter 1950s Mid-Century Accent Light

The Doe in the Glow. A Green Ceramic TV Lamp That Still Knows Exactly What a Room Needs.

This vintage MCM ceramic deer TV lamp does something no modern accent light can fake — it carries the atmosphere of an era when a room was meant to feel settled, warm, and quietly alive. Set it on a console or bookshelf and plug it in. The light spills low and amber through the open back, catching the high-gloss green glaze and making the pooled shadow in every molded leaf look intentional. The recumbent doe stretches across the front with the kind of unhurried charm that defined American ceramic art in the 1950s, surrounded by scrolling woodland leaves pressed deep into the mold, while two open planter compartments behind her wait for a sprig of dried eucalyptus, a stem of faux greenery, or simply nothing at all. This is a genuine vintage TV lamp from the mid-century era — hand-glazed ceramic in a deep forest green that shifts from sage to near-black in the recessed details, rewired with a new turn-knob socket and black cloth-covered cord for safe, reliable use today. Pieces like this, in this glaze, with this sculptural quality and this level of condition, are not easy to find. The ones that survive intact tend to disappear quickly.

MEASUREMENTS The lamp measures 10 1/2 inches in length. It stands 4 3/4 inches tall. The depth is 4 1/2 inches. The black cloth-covered power cord measures 7 feet in length.

ELECTRICAL This fixture is rated for dry location use only. It accepts a standard medium base bulb. It is fitted with a side-mounted turn-knob on/off switch. Bulb not included.

CONDITION The socket has been replaced with a new turn-knob unit and the lamp has been rewired with a new black cloth-covered cord and plug. The ceramic body is vintage and displays age-appropriate character throughout, including minor surface marks, small scuffs, and the manufacturing irregularities typical of molded ceramic pieces from this period. The high-gloss green glaze remains strong and attractive, with characteristic darker pooling in the recessed leaf and scrollwork details. No major damage is visible in the photographs. Please review all listing images carefully as they form part of the item description.

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✓ 30 day return policy. ✓ Free return shipping.

✓ High-gloss green ceramic construction — durable, attractive, and built to display.

✓ Fully rewired with a new turn-knob socket for safe, reliable use.

✓ New black cloth-covered power cord with a 7-foot reach.

✓ Dual open planter compartments — functional for greenery or decorative left empty.

✓ Side-mounted on/off switch for easy operation.

This vintage green ceramic deer TV lamp planter is offered subject to availability, as it is listed across multiple selling venues. Please feel free to reach out with any questions — we are happy to help.

Product No. 2101