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What is a tube frame?

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What is a tube frame?
A tube frame is a structure designed to resist lateral loads by acting as a three-dimensional hollow tube. A truss-like, lightweight rigid structure made up of interconnected struts in a geometric design is known as a space frame or space structure.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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Rudolf Wolf Tubular Sculpture Holland, 1975
By Rudolf Wolf
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning sized symmetrical sculpture in stainless steel, designed and made by Rudolf Wolf in his
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Huge Mid-Century 72 Bulb Tubular Sculpture Chandelier
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Truly remarkable vintage chandelier from the 1960's. Requires 72 individual dimmable S11 bulbs(included). 36 facing up and 36 facing down. Each bulb is hidden behind an angular cu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Wire

1970s Tubular Steel Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s studio designed tubular steel sculpture.
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Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Rudolf Wolf Tubular Tangled Sculpture, Holland, 1975
By Rudolf Wolf
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice abstract tangled tubes sculpture designed by Rudolf Wolf and manufactured in his own
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Articulating Tubular Steel Mannequin
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the Tubular Steel Articulating Mannequin, attributed to the renowned displays by Jack
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Arts & Crafts Chime Tubular Bells, Brass Wall-Mounted Dinner Gong ‘Doorbell’
Located in Verviers, BE
Art & Crafts chime tubular bells, brass wall-mounted dinner gong and doorbell. Brass gong with
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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