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RA Pendant Light by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate

RA Pendant Light by Studio d'Armes
RA Pendant Light by Studio d'Armes
H 24.02 in W 44.1 in D 1.97 in
Original Stiffel Tension Rod Brass Floor Light
By Stiffel
Located in East Hampton, NY
tension pole. A single dial switch turns on the floor lamp. The height is semi adjustable, the top of the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hyphen Natural Porcelain Wall Light by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Tension Lamp by AOAO
Tension Lamp by AOAO
H 7.88 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Hyphen Steel Chromatic Black Wall Light by Studio D'armes
Located in Geneve, CH
engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Hyphen Steel Sandy Black Wall Light by Studio D'armes
Located in Geneve, CH
engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Flying Saucer Glass Brass Walnut Three-Light Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic brass, walnut and glass flying saucer style tension pole lamp. This piece is in very nice
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Metal

RA Line by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate elements that inspire
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Plate

RA Line by Studio d'Armes
RA Line by Studio d'Armes
H 24.02 in Dm 55.12 in
RA Line by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate elements that inspire
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Plate

RA Line by Studio d'Armes
RA Line by Studio d'Armes
H 24.02 in Dm 55.12 in
Floorlamp Ted Stiffel 1950s Tension Lamp Metal Brass
By Stiffel
Located in Wendeburg, DE
will love the shadow-light expirience of this nice light and shadow game.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hartau Simple Handmade by Studio D'armes
Located in Geneve, CH
. Extensive research, fine engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hartau Simple Handmade by Studio D'armes
Hartau Simple Handmade by Studio D'armes
H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 13 in
Hartau Table Lamp Handmade by Studio D'armes
Located in Geneve, CH
timeless designs. Extensive research, fine engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hartau Table Lamp Handmade by Studio D'armes
Hartau Table Lamp Handmade by Studio D'armes
H 23.04 in W 5.91 in D 17.33 in
Hartau Double Handmade by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
research, fine engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hartau Triple Handmade by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
research, fine engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

White Hartau Table Lamp Handmade by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate elements that inspire
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Hartau Wall by Studio D'armes
Located in Geneve, CH
experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hartau Wall by Studio D'armes
Hartau Wall by Studio D'armes
H 6.3 in Dm 23.63 in
Hartau Double Handmade by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
research, fine engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hartau Simple Handmade by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
research, fine engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hartau White Triple Handmade by Studio D'armes
Located in Geneve, CH
research, fine engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Midcentury Multi-Color Lucite Tension Pole Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare modern midcentury 1970s multi-color shade floor to ceiling tension pole light. You can adjust
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Ceramic Wall Sconce, Modern Illuminated Sculpture "Tension" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
between light and shadow. The sconce has a natural, sand-colored, bisque-fired finish. As light emits
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

MidCentury Adjustable Tension Spot Floor Pole Lamp Attr. to Hala Zeist
By Hala Zeist
Located in Vienna, AT
the tension pole and at the black lacquered shades, one small bump, pls have a look at the picture
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Lightolier 3 Shade Tension Pole Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
condition and presents beautifully! A Marvelous Mid Century Modern tension pole light for your Eichler home
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

RA Wall by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Plate

RA Wall by Studio d'Armes
RA Wall by Studio d'Armes
H 43.31 in Dm 2.17 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brushed Brass Maple Stiffel Era 50s
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Marvelous Mid Century Modern tension pole light for your Eichler home, NY penthouse or Palm Springs atomic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern 3-Shade Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! SPARKLING MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN TRI-COLOR THREE GLASS SHADE TENSION POLE LAMP
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp With Hand painted Italian Glass! 50s Stiffel Era
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! ITALIAN OPALESCENT GLASS HANDPAINTED W/ LEAVES MID CENTURY TENSION POLE LAMP
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Lytespan Tension Floor Lamp By Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/1960's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and rare Lytespan Mid Century tension pole floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
H 24.02 in W 10.24 in D 11.03 in
Chromatic Black Hyphen Doble Table Lamp by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
research, fine engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Porcelain Hyphen Simple Table Lamp by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Cé Petite Wall Lamp Short by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate elements that
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Plate

Porcelain Hyphen Doble Table Lamp by Studio D'armes
Located in Geneve, CH
engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Chromatic Black Hyphen Pendant Lamp by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Porcelain Hyphen Pendant Lamp by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Cé Wall Lamp by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Plate

Cé Wall Lamp by Studio d'Armes
Cé Wall Lamp by Studio d'Armes
H 39.38 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Sandy Black Hyphen Doble Table Lamp by Studio D'armes
Located in Geneve, CH
engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Chromatic Black Hyphen Simple Table Lamp by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
research, fine engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Sandy Black Hyphen Simple Table Lamp by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
research, fine engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Cé Petite Wall Lamp Long by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate elements that
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Plate

Cé Petite Wall Lamp Long by Studio d'Armes
Cé Petite Wall Lamp Long by Studio d'Armes
H 34.06 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Sandy Black Hyphen Pendant Lamp by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
engineering and experimentation in materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate elements that inspire
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
H 35.04 in W 26.58 in D 11.03 in
Unique Pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate elements that
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Unique Pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
H 55.12 in W 42.01 in D 28.19 in
Unique Pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate elements that
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Glass Pendant Etat-des-lieux by Studio D'armes
Located in Geneve, CH
materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate elements that
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Glass Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
materiality, tension, light and space deliver illuminated sculptural pieces featuring disparate elements that
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Glass Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Unique Glass Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
H 24.02 in W 37.33 in D 11.03 in
[ARRAY] Grid Light screen
By David Derksen
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
of just 1,5mm has been used as a construction material. Such thin wood is best applied under tension
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

[ARRAY] Grid Light screen
[ARRAY] Grid Light screen
H 1.58 in W 25.2 in D 81.89 in
Sculptural Light No. 45
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Helsinki, FI
glassblowers, as Vaahtera loves the unexpected outcomes and finding the balancing tensions in the final forms.
Category

2010s European Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Light No. 45
Sculptural Light No. 45
H 36.62 in W 35.44 in D 14.18 in
Anna Karlin Lava Light
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
An exploration of natural forms and precision of the man made, this light is a visual
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Anna Karlin Lava Light
Anna Karlin Lava Light
H 78 in W 24 in D 12 in
[ARRAY] Sine Light - Wall Lamp (Copper)
By David Derksen
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
ceiling with small brackets, the wave form appears as a result of the tension in the material. The LED
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

[ARRAY] Sine Light - Wall Lamp (Copper)
[ARRAY] Sine Light - Wall Lamp (Copper)
H 1.58 in W 5.91 in D 102.37 in
Light No. 14, by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Light No. 14 by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: H 60 x W 60 Materials: glass and brass Vaahtera
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Light No. 14, by Milla Vaahtera
Light No. 14, by Milla Vaahtera
H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in
Moooi Serpentine Light by Front Design
By Front Design, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Serpentine Light by Front is an airy suspension lamp made from elaborate twists and turns. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Moooi Serpentine Light by Front Design
Moooi Serpentine Light by Front Design
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Edie Light Blue Bowl by Purho
Located in Geneve, CH
Edie light blue bowl by Purho Dimensions: D40 x H25 cm Materials: Glass Other colours available
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Edie Light Blue Bowl by Purho
Edie Light Blue Bowl by Purho
H 9.85 in Dm 15.75 in
King Light Blue Vase by Purho
Located in Geneve, CH
King Light Blue Vase by Purho Dimensions: D20 x H40 cm Materials: Glass Other colours and
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

King Light Blue Vase by Purho
King Light Blue Vase by Purho
H 15.75 in Dm 7.88 in
Light No. 13, by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Light No. 13, by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: H 60 x W 55 Materials: glass and brass Vaahtera
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Light No. 13, by Milla Vaahtera
Light No. 13, by Milla Vaahtera
H 23.63 in Dm 21.66 in
Light No. 12, by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Light No. 12, by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: H 60 x W 80 Materials: glass and brass Vaahtera
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Light No. 12, by Milla Vaahtera
Light No. 12, by Milla Vaahtera
H 23.63 in Dm 31.5 in
Light No. 15, by Milla Vaahtera
By Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Light No. 15, by Milla Vaahtera Dimensions: H 40 x W 60 Materials: glass and brass Vaahtera
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Light No. 15, by Milla Vaahtera
Light No. 15, by Milla Vaahtera
H 15.75 in Dm 23.63 in
[ARRAY] Sine Light - Wall Lamp (Brushed Steel)
By David Derksen
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
ceiling with small brackets, the wave form appears as a result of the tension in the material. The LED
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

[ARRAY] Sine Light - Wall Lamp (Brushed Steel)
[ARRAY] Sine Light - Wall Lamp (Brushed Steel)
H 1.58 in W 5.91 in D 102.37 in
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Tension Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tension light for your home. A tension light — often made from metal, glass and aluminum — can elevate any home. There are 61 variations of the antique or vintage tension light you’re looking for, while we also have 379 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a tension light — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tension light, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Artemide, Kue King and Naoto Fukasawa each produced at least one beautiful tension light that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tension Light?

A tension light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,218, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $129,823.