Tense Dining Table
Tensor Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Sheffield, MA
Tensor IL200 adjustable desk or table lamp with perfect 1980s styling is small in size but great
Category
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Materials
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Desk Lamp by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk / table lamp made of a singular stamped, die cut and folded piece of metal, painted black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Desk Lamp by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk or table lamp made of a singular stamped, die cut and folded piece of metal, painted yellow
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Adjustable Lamps by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of midcentury adjustable table or desk lamps by Tensor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Black Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect mid-century modern Tensor IL 400 articulating desk lamp. Black base and shade, chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Red Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect mid-century modern Tensor IL 400 articulating desk lamp. Red textured base and shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Alarm Clock Task Lamp by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in New York, NY
Task lamp with combination clock and alarm by Tensor. USA, circa 1950. Fully functioning clock
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tensor Bright Yellow Enamel Adjustable Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tensor Bright Yellow Enamel Adjustable Desk Lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
MCM Model 7100 "Diax" Adjustable Desk Lamp in Gold Accents by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM model 7100 "Diax" adjustable desk lamp in gold accents by Tensor, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Black Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Tensor gooseneck desk lamp that is perfect for a minimalist or 1980s inspired home or office
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Sculptural Modern Office Desk Lamp Black Tensor
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural Vintage Modern Office Desk Lamp Black Tensor
29.5 h x 19.5 w (adjustable h & w) x 7.75
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modern Blown Glass Table Light, Exhale by Catie Newell for WDSTCK
By WDSTCK
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary glass table light - Exhale by Catie Newell / Wes McGee for WDSTCK
Design: Catie
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Beating Wings Contemporary Sculptural Coffee Table in Cherry by David Tragen
By David Tragen
Located in Manchester, GB
myself out of my comfort zone.
The design can also be made as a dining table as well as in other
Category
2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 15.36 in W 29.73 in D 54.34 in
Post Modern Roxter Eyeball Spotlight Desk Lamp Model 7039, circa 1970s
By Roxter Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Cool architectural, classic eyeball, spotlight, style desk, table lamp(s) which can also mount to
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Figural Lamp
Located in London, GB
displays a lone Arab soldier standing beneath a palm tree, his tense expression and raised arm suggesting
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic Table Lamps
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Crystal Glass Standing Light 'Exhale' by Catie Newell
By Catie Newell
Located in Geneve, CH
volume
during the blowing process, capturing a tense play
between the constricting and billowing
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Very Rare George Candilis Dining Table 'Les Carrots' Port Leucate France 1968
By Georges Candilis
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare dining table designed by architect Georges Candilis (1913-1995) .Candelis created this
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Benta Collection, Big Wooden Centrepiece
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
search for simplicity is almost always inspired by past tense verbs. It is as if the unveiled foundation
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Centerpieces
Materials
Wood
Benta Collection, Small Wooden Centrepiece
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
search for simplicity is almost always inspired by past tense verbs. It is as if the unveiled foundation
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Centerpieces
Materials
Wood
Benta Collection, Small Wooden Bowl
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
search for simplicity is almost always inspired by past tense verbs. It is as if the unveiled foundation
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Benta Collection, Big Wooden Bowl
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
search for simplicity is almost always inspired by past tense verbs. It is as if the unveiled foundation
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Decorative Bowls
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Wood
Set of two Pendant Lamps, Handmade, Mdf Wood, 2 units x 31.49'' Long, L800 x 2
Located in Barcelona, ES
ceiling with two metal tensors, and has a brown textile cable for connection to the mains.
POSITION
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H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 31.5 in
Benta Collection, Contemporary Angelim Wooden Stool
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
search for simplicity is almost always inspired by past tense verbs. It is as if the unveiled foundation
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Stools
Materials
Wood
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Tense Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tense dining table you’re looking for. Each tense dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and steel. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage tense dining table you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a tense dining table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tense dining table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Nouveau and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made tense dining table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tensor, Catie Newell and David Tragen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Tense Dining Table?
The average selling price for a tense dining table at 1stDibs is $950, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $13,082 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Tense Dining Table
- What is the best dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
- Is a dining table necessary?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
- What is an MCM dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
- Are ceramic dining tables good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.
Find vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
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