Tension Lamp by AOAO
$3,702 / item
Tension Lamp by AOAO
Located in Geneve, CH
Tension Lamp by AOAO Dimensions: W 48 x D 42 x H 20 cm. Materials: Ceramic Bisque Introducing
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic
$3,702 / item
Tension Lamp by AOAO
Located in Geneve, CH
Tension Lamp by AOAO Dimensions: W 48 x D 42 x H 20 cm. Materials: Ceramic Bisque Introducing
Ceramic
Extremly Rare Brass Tension Lamp from Florian Schulz, Model S 100
By Florian Schulz
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Extremely rare and high quality brass lamp, Model S 100, 1970s-1980s. The lamp has a beautiful
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Three Head Tension Lamp Attr. Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp featuring three adjustable conical shades with individual switches
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
1980s Tarcisio Colzani for Porada Arredi Tension Floor Lamp with Accessories
By Porada Arredi, Tarcisio Colzani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Post Modern Tension Floor Lamp, designed by Tarcisio Colzani for Porada in the 1980s. The
Steel, Wire
Raymond Loewy Era Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Floor Lamp
By Stiffel, Raymond Loewy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exceptional mid-century modern tension pole floor lamp is an attributed Stiffel design, dating
Metal
Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
LIGHTOLIER MID CENTURY MODERN LYTESPAN 1959 TENSION POLE LAMP! ICONIC 3 GOLD SHADES WITH HANDLES
Metal
$1,650Sale Price|40% Off
Mid Century Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century brass triple light floor-to-ceiling tension pole lamp with a heavy Googie style. This
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp 1950s , Lightolier 3 Glass Shades
By Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
deserving interior! This Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp is one of the hardest to come by and one of the
Metal, Brass
Floor to Ceiling Lamp 'Tension' by Francesco Fois for Reggiani, 1960s
By Reggiani, Francesco Fois
Located in Padova, IT
Absolute gorgeous Italian design in chrome-plated metal with three movable spots. This lamp is
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak & Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
gorgeous tri-color tension pole lamp in a spectacular Danish modern style! The orange, white and turquoise
Metal
Italian Design Bigo Floor Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp by Valenti, Italy 1980s
By Valenti
Located in Renens, CH
The Bigo floor-to-ceiling lamp was designed by S.T. Valenti during the 1980s in Italy. The lamp is
Aluminum
Mid Century Danish Modern Tri-Color Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor
By Stiffel, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! SPARKLING MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN TRI-COLOR THREE SHADE TENSION POLE LAMP! ICONIC
Metal
Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp with three shades attr. to Stilnovo, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp with 3
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Industrial Mechanical Adjustable Tension Desk Lamp by Tensor, 1980's
By Tensor
Located in Deland, FL
About: Introducing a Tensor adjustable desk or table lamp with perfect 1970's Industrial styling
Metal, Wire
FLOS Kelvin Edge LED Tension Table Lamp in Titanium by Antonio Citterio
By Flos, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edge Lighting Technology from which it takes its name, this table lamp combines efficiency with light
Aluminum
FLOS Kelvin Edge LED Tension Table Lamp in White by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edge Lighting Technology™ from which it takes its name, this table lamp combines efficiency with light
Aluminum
FLOS Kelvin Edge LED Tension Table Lamp in Black by Antonio Citterio
By Flos, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edge Lighting Technology™ from which it takes its name, this table lamp combines efficiency with light
Aluminum
FLOS Kelvin Edge LED Tension Table Lamp in Chrome by Antonio Citterio
By Flos, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edge Lighting Technology™ from which it takes its name, this table lamp combines efficiency with light
Aluminum
Original Stiffel Tension Rod Brass Floor Light
By Stiffel
Located in North Miami, FL
tension pole. A single dial switch turns on the floor lamp. The height is semi adjustable, the top of the
Brass
Mid Century Lytespan Tension Floor Lamp By Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/1960's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and rare Lytespan Mid Century tension pole floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for
Aluminum, Brass
1980s Black Lightolier Desk Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in San Gabriel, CA
tension arm makes the lamp adjustable to many configurations.
Metal
Montjuic floor lamps by Santiago Calatrava Artemide, 1990
By Santiago Calatrava
Located in Milano, Lombardia
luminous form a research based on balance, tension and dynamism. The lamp is characterized by a slender
Plastic
Bronze Table Lamp by Jacques Jarrige "Pebbles"
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
, creating a sense of rhythm and tension, as though the lamp were caught in a moment of poised movement. The
Bronze
Metal Pirro Cuniberti Arco floor lamp for Sirrah 1970
By Pirro Cuniberti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Floor lamp with tension between floor and ceiling, designed by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah in the
Metal, Stainless Steel
Original Green Minibox Lamp by Aulenti & Castiglioni for Stilnovo, 1980s
By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
: "Swiveling table lamp at low tension of lacquered metal. Reflector fastened by magnet. One built-in
Metal
Rare Accademia Floor Lamp, Designed by Cini Boeri for Artemide, Italy, 1978
By Cini Boeri, Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
triangular geometry creates visual tension and balance, reinforcing the lamp’s sculptural and monumental
Steel
Brazilian Floor Lamp with Five Bulbs in Chrome, Glass & Marble, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
composition in which mass and levity are held in tension. The lamp has been professionally rewired for use in
Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Italian Suspended Murano Glass and Chrome Base Table Lamps - a Pair
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chrome table lamps with tension wiring holding frosted murano glass shades suspended in air
Chrome
Hikaru Mori "Lota" Table Lamp for Nemo Cassina, Italy
By Hikaru Mori, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Delft, NL
Hikaru Mori "Lota" table lamp for Nemo Cassina, 1994, Italy Original low-tension table lamp with
Metal
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Three-Light Pole Lamp with Polished and Pierced Brass Shades
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished brass three light tension-pole floor lamp, with mounted sconce in the manner of Tommi
Metal, Brass
Italian modern white table lamps Kaori 1 by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white table lamps Kaori 1 by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s Pair of table lamps
Metal
1920s Art Deco table lamp in disco metal by sculptor Just Andersen, Copenhagen
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
visual tension and balance. The lamp’s rare state of preservation further enhances its significance
Metal
White Minibox Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni for Stilnovo, 1980s
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
: "Swiveling table lamp at low tension of lacquered metal. Reflector fastened by magnet. One built-in
Metal
'Molla' Floor Lamp by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi for Lumenform
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Lumenform
Located in Echt, NL
1971 'Molla' floor lamp by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi for Lumenform. A Minimalist tension
Chrome
Rustic Modern Design Sculpted Floor Lamp with Vertical Wooden by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
consonance leading to a playful combination of tension and equilibrium. All our lamps can be wired according
Blown Glass, Beech, Oak
Oscar Torlasco Tension Pole Lamp for Lumi, 1970s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Torlasco Tension Pole Lamp for Lumi, Brass, Italy, 1970s Designed in the 1970s by Oscar
Bronze
Contemporary Sculpted Floor Lighting, "Einstein Was Right" by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Warsaw, PL
combination of tension and equilibrium. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to
Steel
Unique Starburst Design Branching Contemporary Floor by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
surrealist consonance leading to a playful combination of tension and equilibrium. All our lamps can be
Blown Glass, Wood
Suspended Sculptural Pendant Lamp, Organic Wood & Glass by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
of grace between tension and fall. Je´ro^me Pereira creates lighting sculptures with a rough and
Metal
Cane Pendant Light/ Gunnel Nyman, 1940's/ Finland
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in London, GB
floriated brass finials and columnar stem, there is a tension between the lamp's slimline proportions and
Brass
Contemporary Sculpted Wall Lighting, Poulie Poulie by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Warsaw, PL
leading to a playful combination of tension and equilibrium. All our lamps can be wired according to
Blown Glass, Wood, Oak
Space In Space Double Floor Candelabrum in Brass Metal Resin by Atelier Ellery
Located in Geneve, CH
into an intimate meditation on space, presence, and tension. Following the ‘Moulin Lamp’, these
Brass
Night Strikes Sparks Triple Candelabrum in Brass Metal Resin by Atelier Ellery
Located in Geneve, CH
into an intimate meditation on space, presence, and tension. Following the ‘Moulin Lamp’, these
Brass
Motionless Light Double Candelabrum in Brass Resin by Atelier Ellery
Located in Geneve, CH
intimate meditation on space, presence, and tension. Following the ‘Moulin Lamp’, these candelabra mark a
Brass
Unique Wood and Glass Nature Form Contemporary Art Lighting by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptures relate the state of grace between tension and fall. Jérôme Pereira creates lighting sculptures
Glass, Wood
Counterbalance Spherical Base Contemporary Light Sculpture by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
state of grace between tension and fall. Jerome Pereira creates lighting sculptures with a rough and
Blown Glass
Astract Unique Sculpted Wood and Glass Globe Lighting by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
playful combination of tension and equilibrium. All our lamps can be wired according to each country
Copper
Nest Form, Triple Glass Sculpted Unique Suspension Lighting by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
state of grace between tension and fall. Je´ro^me Pereira creates lighting sculptures with a rough
Oak
Modern Hand-sculpted Nest Pendant Light with Frosted Glass by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
consonance leading to a playful combination of tension and equilibrium. All our lamps can be wired according
Blown Glass
Balancing Arc Pendant in Dark Wood and Glass, Limited Edition by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
the state of grace between tension and fall. Je´ro^me Pereira creates lighting sculptures with a
Blown Glass
Sculptural Form Winged Branch Blackened Wood Pendant Light by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
combination of tension and equilibrium. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to
Glass, Wood
Mechanics of Fluids II Monumental Sculpted Wood Lighting by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
playful combination of tension and equilibrium. All our lamps can be wired according to each country
Glass
Branch-Tree Curved Form, Wood & Glass Sculptural Pendant Light by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
combination of tension and equilibrium. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to
Blown Glass
Spherical Cage Sculpted Pendant Light with Wood and Glass by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
of tension and equilibrium. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA
Blown Glass, Oak
Curved Arch and Suspended Spheres Contemporary Wood Pendant by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptures relate the state of grace between tension and fall. Jerome Pereira creates lighting sculptures
Wood
Organic Form Woven Wood & Frosted Glass, Unique Cocoon Pendant by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
combination of tension and equilibrium. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to
Blown Glass
Organic Woven Cage Natural Wood & Glass Sculpted Pendant Light by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
leading to a playful combination of tension and equilibrium. All our lamps can be wired according to each
Blown Glass
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