Mid Century Chrome Tension Pole Floor Lamp with 3 Chrome Cylinder Shades
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Very cool chrome tension pole floor lamp . The lamp has 3 cylindrical separate lights .Each light
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Italian Tension Pole Lamp 50s Stiffel 3 Shades After Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny, Stiffel, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Peoria, AZ
HIGHLY COVETED! ITALIAN TRI-COLOR THREE SCREEN SHADE TENSION POLE LAMP! CIRCA 1960 FITS 8 FT
Metal
Mid Century Space Age Futura Tension Floor Lamp by Raymond Loewy for Stiffel
By Raymond Loewy, Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century, Space Age tension pole floor lamp, made by Stiffel designed attributed to Raymond
Metal
Space Age All Brass Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Stiffel Era
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC! SPACE AGE MID CENTURY MODERN GLEAMING BRASS TENSION POLE LAMP! Incredible Quality! In
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Lamp by Stiffel with Spiral Arms and Cone Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sophisticated mid-century tension pole lamp attributed to Stiffel, crafted in the 1950s. This
Brass
Mid Century Space Age Chrome and Black Tension Pole Floor Lamp c. 1950/70's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century tension pole floor lamp, having a black center post, with three bright
Metal, Chrome
Royal Delft Delvert Teal Botanical Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970
By Royal Delft, Amitābha Studio, Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
against the cool celadon base creates exactly the kind of considered tension that makes a lamp a room's
Brass
Lightolier Lytespan Table Floor to Ceiling Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in South Charleston, WV
either side coupled with adjustable height and lamp table height, the lytespan tension pole
Brass, Enamel, Steel
1950s Swiss Articulating Desk Lamp by BAG Turgi
By BAG Turgi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating, all metal spring tension task lamp capable of nearly unlimited positioning via two
Metal
1950s Adjustable Vintage Three Shades Extension Pole Lamp by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Stiffel
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
depending on your ceiling height. Adjustable tension pole lamp manufactured by Lightolier, designed by
Brass, Enamel
Green Minibox Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni for Stilnovo, 1980s
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
No. 55: "Swiveling table lamp at low tension of lacquered metal. Reflector fastened by magnet. One
Metal
Stiffel Raymond Loewy Style White & Brass Three Shade Extension Pole Lamp, 1950s
By Raymond Loewy, Stiffel
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American midcentury Raymond Loewy style, Stiffel white and brass tension pole reading floor lamp
Brass, Metal
Jérôme Pereira, "Poulie" Sculpted Lighting for Fern Santini part 2/2
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
Unusual French Midcentury Tension Lamp in the Manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in Pasadena, CA
This rare light fixture in the manner of Jacques Adnet features expandable vertical tension rods
Brass, Enamel
Sold|$440
Vintage Tension Rod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
H100 D20 Vintage mid century tensions floor lamp with a nice industrial feel. Item shows well
Metal
Sold|$1,200
Vintage Chrome Space Age Tension Pole Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Step into the future of mid-century design with this stunning Vintage Chrome Space Age Tension Pole
Metal
1970s Sonneman Style Chrome Tension Pole Floor Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This adjustable tension pole floor lamp has three shiny chrome finished multi-directional
Rare Stiffel Futura Four Light Tension Pole Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Long Beach, CA
Stiffel Futura 4 Light Tension Pole Lamp. Excellent original condition with an expected patina to
Aluminum, Brass
Raymond Lowey for Stiffel Tension Pole Lamp, circa 1965
By Stiffel, Raymond Loewy
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Raymond Lowey for Stiffel tension pole lamp, circa 1965. Black enameled pole and shades with brass
Metal
Sold|$695
1970s Three-Light Tension Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970s Three Light Tension Light Fixture, with three enameled white globe lights
Metal
Mid Century Modern Brass & Black Enamel Floor Lamp w/Tension Pole by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ultra modernist floor lamp with lengthened pole design and tension rods at either end. The lamp has
1950's Brass & Glass Tension Floor Lamp In The Manner of Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features expandable vertical tension rods which affix to the ceiling and a lower surface such as a table or
Sold|$1,500
Guaranteed Original Curtis Jere Cloud Sconce
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pasadena, CA
future of mid-century design with this stunning Vintage Chrome Space Age Tension Pole Lamp. With its
Metal
Sold|$2,100
Mid Century Black and Brass Tension Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Black Enamel and Brass Tension Lamp with 14 light. Accommodates a 8.5ft. Ceiling
Brass, Enamel
Parentesi Tension Lamp by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzu
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful lamp designed to move on a tensioned piece of wire that suspends between the ceiling and
Steel, Wire
1950s Danish Fiberglass Three-Way Extension/Tension Pole Lamp
Located in Fair Oaks, CA
One of the best Tension Pole lamps we have had the pleasure in selling. This lamp has a pole made
Fiberglass, Teak
Raymond Loewy for Stiffel Tension Pole Lamp with Attached Table
By Stiffel
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful three globe tension pole lamp by Raymond Loewy for Stiffel. Each globe swivels to provide
Metal
Stunning Floor to Ceiling Lamp 'Tension' by Francesco Fois for Reggiani, 1950s
By Reggiani, Francesco Fois
Located in Schagen, NL
Absolute gorgeous Italian design in chrome-plated metal with three movable spots. This lamp is
Metal
Rare Raymond Loewy Stiffel Adjustable Table Lamp
By Stiffel, Raymond Loewy
Located in Denver, CO
Stiffel Lighting. Commonly seen in various tension pole lamp configurations, the table version is a true
Brass
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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