Founded in 1952, Beachcomber Potteries was located in Covina, California. They only marked their products with foil labels, and are therefore difficult to identify. One distinguishing characteristic is their use of translucent clay, which gives their TV lamps an inner glow. Some labels say Beachcomber's California rather than Beachcomber Potteries.

	value:  rarity: This rooster from Beachcomber Potteries is perhaps their most skillfully designed TV lamp. Photos courtesy of Linda Buchanan of Newbury Park, CA.
	From the back one can see the unusual light openings.
	There's nothing more picturesque than sunrise on the farm!
	value:  rarity: Beachcomber's made this distinctive geometric TV lamp out of the translucent pottery that they favored. Photos courtesy of an eBay seller from Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
	Here she is all lit up!
	Now a back view. The Beachcomber's foil label is visible.
	value:  rarity: This accordion TV lamp is rare, and has been known to generate frenzied bidding the few times it's been at auction. The same lamp with "Lawrence Welk" emblazoned on it is particularly valuable.
	Back view of the accordion TV lamp. The glaze is beige in color with a mother-of-pearl finish.
	value:  rarity: This Lawrence Welk accordion TV lamp is possibly more coveted by collectors than any other, bringing $$$ at auction. Many thanks to Mike and Cindy of Bakersfield, California for the photos!
	The Beachcomber Potteries label is on the side of the Lawrence Welk lamp.
	Back view.
	value:  rarity: The label on this ship says "Beachcomber's California".
	Back-view.
	value:  rarity: Beachcomber Potteries had a great design in this clown TV lamp, made with translucent clay and finished with a mother-of-pearl glaze. Photos courtesy of Eloy Lores from Northern California.
	Side view, revealing the switch near the base.
	Back-view.
	It makes a great presentation when lit!
	This Beachcomber's fish brandishes the lustrous glaze that the company is known for, and also features an open eye similar to the Leland Claes designs. Photos courtesy of Michael & Crystal from An Acquiring Mind Antiques.
	Back view.
	The translucent clay used by Beachcomber's is particularly effective on their TV lamps.
	Foil Beachcomber's label as found on the fish lamp.