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Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp 1950s , Lightolier 3 Glass Shades
Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp 1950s , Lightolier 3 Glass Shades

Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp 1950s , Lightolier 3 Glass Shades

$2,680

H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp 1950s , Lightolier 3 Glass Shades

By Lightolier

Located in Buffalo, NY

marvelously. Gorgeous Danish Modern tension pole lighting for your Eichler home, NY penthouse or Palm

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Oscar Torlasco Tension Pole Lamp for Lumi, 1970s
Oscar Torlasco Tension Pole Lamp for Lumi, 1970s

Oscar Torlasco Tension Pole Lamp for Lumi, 1970s

$10,800

H 102.37 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

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

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Raymond Loewy Era Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Floor Lamp
Raymond Loewy Era Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Floor Lamp

Raymond Loewy Era Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Floor Lamp

$2,198

H 104 in W 11 in D 3 in

Raymond Loewy Era Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Floor Lamp

By Raymond Loewy, Stiffel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exceptional mid-century modern tension pole floor lamp is an attributed Stiffel design, dating

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

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Metal

Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston

Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston

$3,500

H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in

Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

multiple shade usage and the Lytespan tension pole lamp was the world's FIRST track lighting! This lamp

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp
Mid Century Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp

Mid Century Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp

$1,650Sale Price|40% Off

H 105 in Dm 18.5 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Design Bigo Floor Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp by Valenti, Italy 1980s
Italian Design Bigo Floor Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp by Valenti, Italy 1980s

Italian Design Bigo Floor Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp by Valenti, Italy 1980s

$1,809

H 102.37 in W 100.4 in D 11.82 in

Italian Design Bigo Floor Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp by Valenti, Italy 1980s

By Valenti

Located in Renens, CH

extendable arm (up to 255 cm). The arm is kept stable by use of a line that is fixed to the tension pole as

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Danish Modern Tri-Color Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor
Mid Century Danish Modern Tri-Color Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor

Mid Century Danish Modern Tri-Color Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor

$3,450

H 100 in W 20 in D 20 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp with three shades attr. to Stilnovo, Italy 1960s
Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp with three shades attr. to Stilnovo, Italy 1960s

Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp with three shades attr. to Stilnovo, Italy 1960s

$5,400

H 94.49 in Dm 15.36 in

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

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

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Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Triennale Tri-Color 1950 Decor Light
Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Triennale Tri-Color 1950 Decor Light

Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Triennale Tri-Color 1950 Decor Light

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H 108 in W 15 in D 15 in

Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Triennale Tri-Color 1950 Decor Light

By Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN TRI-COLOR ALUMINUM ARTICULATING TENSION POLE LAMP! CIRCA 1957 FITS 8

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Matrix Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel 3 Shades!
Mid Century Danish Modern Matrix Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel 3 Shades!

Mid Century Danish Modern Matrix Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel 3 Shades!

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H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Matrix Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel 3 Shades!

By Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

. Presents beautifully! Gorgeous Danish Modern tension pole lighting for your Eichler home, NY penthouse or

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

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Torpedo Shades 1950 Decor
Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Torpedo Shades 1950 Decor

Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Torpedo Shades 1950 Decor

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H 108 in W 15 in D 15 in

Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Torpedo Shades 1950 Decor

By Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

paint is still gleaming! Presents beautifully! Gorgeous Atomic Age MCM tension pole lighting for your

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Stiffel Tension Pole Lamp by Raymond Loewy 1955 Decorator wow
Mid Century Modern Stiffel Tension Pole Lamp by Raymond Loewy 1955 Decorator wow

Mid Century Modern Stiffel Tension Pole Lamp by Raymond Loewy 1955 Decorator wow

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H 108 in W 15 in D 15 in

Mid Century Modern Stiffel Tension Pole Lamp by Raymond Loewy 1955 Decorator wow

By Stiffel, Raymond Loewy

Located in Peoria, AZ

! Gorgeous Loewy MCM tension pole lighting for your Eichler home, NY penthouse or Palm Springs atomic ranch!

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

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Pink Tension Pole Lamp. Atomic 1950s Floor Brass Stiffel
Mid Century Modern Pink Tension Pole Lamp. Atomic 1950s Floor Brass Stiffel

Mid Century Modern Pink Tension Pole Lamp. Atomic 1950s Floor Brass Stiffel

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H 100 in W 15 in D 15 in

Mid Century Modern Pink Tension Pole Lamp. Atomic 1950s Floor Brass Stiffel

By Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

penthouse, Palm Springs atomic modern or West Palm Beach estate! Magnificent Tension Pole Lighting For Your

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

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Metal

Mid Century Modern 3 Light Tension Pole Lamp 50s 60s Stiffel Era Brass
Mid Century Modern 3 Light Tension Pole Lamp 50s 60s Stiffel Era Brass

Mid Century Modern 3 Light Tension Pole Lamp 50s 60s Stiffel Era Brass

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H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in

Mid Century Modern 3 Light Tension Pole Lamp 50s 60s Stiffel Era Brass

By Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

atomic modern or West Palm Beach estate! Clean Mid Century Tension Pole Lighting For Your Stylish

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

Materials

Metal

1955! Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brass Stiffel Era Starlight Shades
1955! Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brass Stiffel Era Starlight Shades

1955! Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brass Stiffel Era Starlight Shades

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H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in

1955! Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brass Stiffel Era Starlight Shades

By Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

. Presents beautifully! A Purist Mid Century Modern tension pole lighting for your Eichler home, NY

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

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Metal

Stiffel Tension Pole Floor Lamp
Stiffel Tension Pole Floor Lamp

Stiffel Tension Pole Floor Lamp

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H 96 in Dm 17 in

Stiffel Tension Pole Floor Lamp

By Stiffel

Located in Dallas, TX

Great looking authentic tension pole floor lamp by Stiffel. Brass and walnut pole. Three lights

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

Materials

Brass

Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp
Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp

Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp

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H 105 in Dm 18.5 in

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. This lamp features a unique

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Pole Tension Lamps Room Divider, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Pole Tension Lamps Room Divider, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Pole Tension Lamps Room Divider, 1950s

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H 107 in W 16 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Pole Tension Lamps Room Divider, 1950s

By Stiffel

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Set of five Mid-Century Modern pole tension pole lamps by Stiffel, 1950s. This atomic style room

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unusual Tension Pole Floor Lamp with Brass Bird Cage Enclosure
Unusual Tension Pole Floor Lamp with Brass Bird Cage Enclosure

Unusual Tension Pole Floor Lamp with Brass Bird Cage Enclosure

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H 85 in Dm 14 in

Unusual Tension Pole Floor Lamp with Brass Bird Cage Enclosure

Located in Hanover, MA

Sophisticated tension pole floor lamp with an elegant brass 'birdcage' design and three opaline

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Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Brass Three-Way Tension Pole Lamp
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Brass Three-Way Tension Pole Lamp

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Brass Three-Way Tension Pole Lamp

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H 96 in W 18 in D 18 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Brass Three-Way Tension Pole Lamp

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a retro Mid-Century Modern tension pole lamp. This is an adjustable three-way lamp

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

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Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston Three-Shade Tension Pole Floor Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Three-Shade Tension Pole Floor Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Three-Shade Tension Pole Floor Lamp for Lightolier

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H 83 in Dm 23.5 in

Gerald Thurston Three-Shade Tension Pole Floor Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three shade tension pole floor lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Distinguished by the unique

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Swedish Walnut Three-Light Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp
Mid-Century Swedish Walnut Three-Light Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp

Mid-Century Swedish Walnut Three-Light Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp

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H 96 in W 21 in D 9.5 in

Mid-Century Swedish Walnut Three-Light Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp

Located in Esperance, NY

Stunning mid century tension floor lamp. The lamp consists of three Swedish shades with a metal and

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Walnut

MidCentury Adjustable Tension Spot Floor Pole Lamp Attr. to Hala Zeist
MidCentury Adjustable Tension Spot Floor Pole Lamp Attr. to Hala Zeist

MidCentury Adjustable Tension Spot Floor Pole Lamp Attr. to Hala Zeist

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H 82.68 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in

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

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Lightolier 3 Shade Tension Pole Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
Mid Century Modern Lightolier 3 Shade Tension Pole Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s

Mid Century Modern Lightolier 3 Shade Tension Pole Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s

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H 104 in W 20 in D 20 in

Mid Century Modern Lightolier 3 Shade Tension Pole Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Peoria, AZ

STUNNING & RARE! 1956 MID CENTURY MODERN LIGHTOLIER TENSION POLE LAMP! THREE SHADES ORANGE WHITE

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak & Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak & Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak & Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor

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H 100 in W 18 in D 18 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Atomic Space Age White Cone Head Tension Pole Floor Lamp Eames Style
Atomic Space Age White Cone Head Tension Pole Floor Lamp Eames Style

Atomic Space Age White Cone Head Tension Pole Floor Lamp Eames Style

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H 57 in W 12 in D 12 in

Atomic Space Age White Cone Head Tension Pole Floor Lamp Eames Style

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Mid Century Modern white atomic age single cone head tension tole floor lamp

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brushed Brass Maple Stiffel Era 50s
Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brushed Brass Maple Stiffel Era 50s

Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brushed Brass Maple Stiffel Era 50s

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H 104 in W 20 in D 20 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brushed Brass Maple Stiffel Era 50s

By Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

ICONIC! 1958 MID CENTURY MODERN TENSION POLE LAMP! TWO "STARLIGHT" SHADES PLUS ONE SAUCER TOP 3

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern 3-Shade Glass Tension Pole Lamp Orange Blue Stiffel Era
Mid Century Modern 3-Shade Glass Tension Pole Lamp Orange Blue Stiffel Era

Mid Century Modern 3-Shade Glass Tension Pole Lamp Orange Blue Stiffel Era

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H 100 in W 20 in D 20 in

Mid Century Modern 3-Shade Glass Tension Pole Lamp Orange Blue Stiffel Era

By Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

GORGEOUS! SPARKLING MID CENTURY MODERN THREE GLASS SHADE TENSION POLE LAMP! ICONIC MCM COLORS

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern 3-Shade Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era
Mid Century Danish Modern 3-Shade Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era

Mid Century Danish Modern 3-Shade Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era

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H 100 in W 20 in D 20 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak & Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak & Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak & Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor

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H 100 in W 20 in D 20 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp With Hand painted Italian Glass! 50s Stiffel Era
Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp With Hand painted Italian Glass! 50s Stiffel Era

Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp With Hand painted Italian Glass! 50s Stiffel Era

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H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in

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

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Retro Tension Pole Lamp with 4 Colored Metal & Wood Cones
Mid-Century Modern Retro Tension Pole Lamp with 4 Colored Metal & Wood Cones

Mid-Century Modern Retro Tension Pole Lamp with 4 Colored Metal & Wood Cones

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H 93 in W 16 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Modern Retro Tension Pole Lamp with 4 Colored Metal & Wood Cones

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a fantastic, tension pole lamp, with four colored metal and wood cone

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Tension Pole Lamp with Cased Glass Fixtures
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Tension Pole Lamp with Cased Glass Fixtures

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Tension Pole Lamp with Cased Glass Fixtures

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H 97 in W 13.25 in D 14.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Tension Pole Lamp with Cased Glass Fixtures

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American Modern tension lamp composed of a brass and walnut veneer pole supporting a tubular brass

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Teak Tension Pole Floor to Ceiling Triple Lights Lamp Germany, 1950s
Mid Century Teak Tension Pole Floor to Ceiling Triple Lights Lamp Germany, 1950s

Mid Century Teak Tension Pole Floor to Ceiling Triple Lights Lamp Germany, 1950s

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H 88.59 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in

Mid Century Teak Tension Pole Floor to Ceiling Triple Lights Lamp Germany, 1950s

By Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Located in Antwerp, BE

A Mid-Century set of two German Vereinigte Werkstätten München 1950's tension pole lamp. This is an

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Cadillac Pink 1950 Decor
Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Cadillac Pink 1950 Decor

Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Cadillac Pink 1950 Decor

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H 108 in W 15 in D 15 in

Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Cadillac Pink 1950 Decor

By Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

wear. Presents beautifully! Gorgeous Atomic Age MCM tension pole lighting for your Eichler home, NY

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Tension Pole Lamp 50s Stiffel 3 Shades After Jacques Biny
Mid Century Italian Tension Pole Lamp 50s Stiffel 3 Shades After Jacques Biny

Mid Century Italian Tension Pole Lamp 50s Stiffel 3 Shades After Jacques Biny

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H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in

Mid Century Italian Tension Pole Lamp 50s Stiffel 3 Shades After Jacques Biny

By Gino Sarfatti, Jacques Biny, Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

HIGHLY COVETED! ITALIAN TRI-COLOR THREE SCREEN SHADE TENSION POLE LAMP! CIRCA 1960 FITS 8 FT

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel 3 Starlight Shades
Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel 3 Starlight Shades

Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel 3 Starlight Shades

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H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel 3 Starlight Shades

By Stiffel

Located in Peoria, AZ

HIGHLY COVETED! DANISH MODERN THREE SHADE TENSION POLE LAMP! TEAK WOOD HANDLES LONG "STARLIGHT

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

Materials

Metal

Tension Pole Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier
Tension Pole Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier

Tension Pole Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier

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H 87 in Dm 29 in

Tension Pole Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Adjustable tension pole lamp manufactured by Lightolier, designed by Gerald Thurston. This example

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Unusual Tension Pole Lamps by Stiffel
Pair of Unusual Tension Pole Lamps by Stiffel

Pair of Unusual Tension Pole Lamps by Stiffel

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H 107 in Dm 16 in

Pair of Unusual Tension Pole Lamps by Stiffel

By Lightolier

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A great pair of vintage brass pole lamps. In the style of Lightolier or Stilnovo made by Stiffel

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Saucer Tension Pole by Laurel Lamp!
Mid Century Modern Saucer Tension Pole by Laurel Lamp!

Mid Century Modern Saucer Tension Pole by Laurel Lamp!

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H 96 in W 30 in D 30 in

Mid Century Modern Saucer Tension Pole by Laurel Lamp!

By Gio Ponti

Located in Peoria, AZ

This MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp is the legendary Laurel Saucer design! The saucer

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

Materials

Metal

Architectural Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp c 1950- 1960's
Architectural Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp c 1950- 1960's

Architectural Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp c 1950- 1960's

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H 96 in W 15 in D 15 in

Architectural Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp c 1950- 1960's

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural mid century tension pole lamp, with three pendant lights. The lamp is in brass

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Midcentury Multi-Color Lucite Tension Pole Floor Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Midcentury Multi-Color Lucite Tension Pole Floor Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Midcentury Multi-Color Lucite Tension Pole Floor Lamp, 1970s

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H 98.43 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pole Tension Floor Lamps, USA, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pole Tension Floor Lamps, USA, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pole Tension Floor Lamps, USA, 1950s

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H 96 in W 16 in D 5.25 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pole Tension Floor Lamps, USA, 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful pair of Pole Tension lamps. Pole in black and brass finish, shades are red, white and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Adjustable Tension Floor Pole Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Midcentury Adjustable Tension Floor Pole Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Midcentury Adjustable Tension Floor Pole Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

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H 96.46 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in

Midcentury Adjustable Tension Floor Pole Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Lisboa, PT

condition with some oxidation and tarnishing on the metal parts of the tension pole and at the golden shades

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Chrome Tension Pole Floor Lamp with 3 Chrome Cylinder Shades
Mid Century Chrome Tension Pole Floor Lamp with 3 Chrome Cylinder Shades

Mid Century Chrome Tension Pole Floor Lamp with 3 Chrome Cylinder Shades

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H 100 in W 16 in D 5 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Italian Tension Pole Lamp by Tempestini for Laurel! Teak 50s
Mid Century Modern Italian Tension Pole Lamp by Tempestini for Laurel! Teak 50s

Mid Century Modern Italian Tension Pole Lamp by Tempestini for Laurel! Teak 50s

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H 96 in W 30 in D 30 in

Mid Century Modern Italian Tension Pole Lamp by Tempestini for Laurel! Teak 50s

By Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Company! Incredible

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Space Age All Brass Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Stiffel Era
Space Age All Brass Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Stiffel Era

Space Age All Brass Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Stiffel Era

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H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in

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

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Lamp by Stiffel with Spiral Arms and Cone Shades
Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Lamp by Stiffel with Spiral Arms and Cone Shades

Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Lamp by Stiffel with Spiral Arms and Cone Shades

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H 104.34 in Dm 13.78 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Space Age Chrome and Black Tension Pole Floor Lamp c. 1950/70's
Mid Century Space Age Chrome and Black Tension Pole Floor Lamp c. 1950/70's

Mid Century Space Age Chrome and Black Tension Pole Floor Lamp c. 1950/70's

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H 100 in W 12 in D 3.5 in

Mid Century Space Age Chrome and Black Tension Pole Floor Lamp c. 1950/70's

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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Raymond Lowey for Stiffel Tension Pole Lamp, circa 1965

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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of tension pole lighting available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of tension pole lighting — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of tension pole lighting made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of tension pole lighting that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stiffel, Gerald Thurston and Lightolier produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a piece of tension pole lighting at 1stDibs is $1,895, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $2,850 for the highest priced.

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