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
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Tensor Desk Lamp
Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable Telescoping Eyeball Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Chicago, IL
Quintessential post-modern 1990s white Tensor desk lamp with high-gloss hard plastic base and shade
Category
1990s Chinese Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Industrial Mechanical Adjustable Tension Desk Lamp by Tensor, 1980's
$650
H 14 in W 5 in D 6 in
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
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Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Wire
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
Mid-Century Modern Tensor Wood Desk Lamp Swivel High Intensity
By Tensor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern desk lamp by Tensor Lighting Co Boston MA . Vintage
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tensor Bright Yellow Enamel Adjustable Desk Lamp
$450
H 20 in W 5 in D 4 in
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
$140Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.25 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
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
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
Desk Lamp by Tensor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk / table lamp made of a singular stamped, die cut and folded piece of metal with a pivoting
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20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Desk Lamp by Tensor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk / table lamp made of a singular stamped, die cut and folded piece of metal with a pivoting
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20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Petite Desk Lamp by Tensor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A petite, spare architectural desk lamp with an adjustable conical shade attached to an anodized
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Articulating Desk Lamp by Tensor, 1970s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A petite white metal desk lamp with an adjustable arm and shade and a power switch located on its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American 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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk or Table Lamp by Tensor
Unavailable
H 20 in W 4 in D 1 in
Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk or Table Lamp by Tensor
Located in Glendale, CA
Mid Century Modern desk or table lamp by Tensor. In original condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Industrial Style Early Tensor Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Pasadena, CA
This tres petite desk lamp featuring a walnut & brass body still retains its original Tensor tag
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
MCM Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan, c. 1970's
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H 14.75 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
MCM Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Tensor adjustable desk or table lamp with perfect 1970's styling is small in size but great for
Category
Vintage 1970s Taiwanese Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Silver Tensor Eyeball Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage Tensor Model HIL-69 eyeball desk lamp. Silver plastic base, silver plastic shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Graphic Metal Desk Lamp by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An architectural, graphic and well-crafted red and yellow tensor fluorescent desk lamp. Made in USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage Tan Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect Mid-Century Modern Tensor articulating desk lamp. Tan textured base and shade, chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Red Tensor 6100 Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An adorable vintage Tensor Model 6100 (aka “Cricket”) task lamp with red base and shade and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Colorful Memphis Style Desk Lamp by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A modern, well-crafted, Memphis-style interpretation of a bankers desk lamp by Tensor features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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 Chrome Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect mid-century modern Tensor articulating desk lamp with a chrome shade, chrome stem, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Black and Chrome Tensor Gooseneck Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect mid-century modern Tensor articulating desk lamp with a black textured shade, chrome
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pink Princess Lamp by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in Pasadena, CA
This adorable desk lamp by Tensor features a pink plastic base and joints complemented by a brass
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Red Task Lamp Model #650 by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in New York, NY
Red task / desk lamp by Tensor. Model #650. Hong Kong, circa 1980. A second lamp is available in
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Table Lamps
White Metal Task Lamp Model #650 by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in New York, NY
White metal and chrome task / desk lamp by Tensor. Model #650. Hong Kong, circa 1980. Shade
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Brass Desk Lamp by Tensor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional desk lamp with an articulating arm and dome shade with brown handle and base.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
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
Mid Century Orange Metal Desk Lamp by Jay Monroe for Tensor
Located in New York, NY
Vintage orange metal task/desk lamp designed by Jay Monroe for Tensor. USA, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Red Task Lamp Model #650 by Tensor
Located in New York, NY
Red task / desk lamp by Tensor. Model #650. Hong Kong, circa 1980. Circular shade
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Table Lamps
Industrial Tensor Table / Desk Lamp by Mobilite as Used in NASA Offices, 1970's
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H 15.5 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in
Industrial Tensor Table / Desk Lamp by Mobilite as Used in NASA Offices, 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Tensor adjustable desk or table lamp with perfect 1970's styling is small in size but great for
Category
Vintage 1970s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brown Adjustable Desk / Task Lamp by Tensor
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan
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H 15.25 in W 2.75 in D 4.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan
Located in Deland, FL
Tensor adjustable desk or table lamp with perfect 1970's styling is small in size but great for
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Vintage 1970s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Rare MCM Model 3165 Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Dazor, USA, c. 1960's
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H 19.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Rare MCM Model 3165 Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Dazor, USA, c. 1960's
By Dazor
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, American-made industrial tensor desk lamp produced by Dazor in the mid-1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan, c. 1970's
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H 23 in W 5 in D 3 in
Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan, c. 1970's
By Nasa
Located in Deland, FL
Tensor adjustable desk or table lamp with perfect 1970's styling is small in size but great for
Category
Vintage 1970s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Desk Lamp by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully adjustable chrome articulating desk lamp having a pivoting spherical shade on round black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, bass, desk lamp by Tensor features a, malleable, adjustable, gooseneck with 6
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Yellow Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect Mid-Century Modern Tensor articulating desk lamp. Yellow textured base and shade, chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brown Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect mid-century modern Tensor articulating desk lamp. Brown wood grain base and brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage White Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect Mid-Century Modern Tensor articulating desk lamp. White metal base, shade, and stem, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Tensor Mid Century Modern Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern black metal desk lamp with white adjustable arm, white switchplate on base, and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual low profile mid century modern desk lamp by Tensor
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Steel
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
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Metal
Vintage White Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect mid-century modern Tensor IL 400 articulating desk lamp. White textured base and shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960s Vintage Modern Tensor Articulating Desk Table Lamp by Jay Monroe
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H 18.5 in W 4.13 in D 11.5 in
1960s Vintage Modern Tensor Articulating Desk Table Lamp by Jay Monroe
By Tensor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk lamp Articulated modern vintage desk-table lamp by Jay Monroe for Tensor. Adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Adjustable Lamps by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Mid-Century adjustable task table/desk lamps by Tensor. Works and has bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Tan Tensor Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage tensor lamp with a tan midcentury metal shade and base and brass stem. Can be set on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Red Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect Mid-Century Modern Tensor articulating desk lamp. Red textured base and shade, chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Tensor Articulating Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tensor lamps manufactured between 1960- 1980 are high intensity, low voltage spotlight lamps
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Vintage White Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect Mid-Century Modern tensor articulating desk lamp. Red textured base and shade, chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Brown Tensor Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect Mid-Century Modern Tensor articulating desk lamp. Brown wood grain base and brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Find many varieties of an authentic tensor desk lamp available at 1stDibs. A tensor desk lamp — often made from metal, steel and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the tensor desk lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each tensor desk lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made tensor desk lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tensor are consistently popular.
How Much is a Tensor Desk Lamp?
Prices for a tensor desk lamp start at $295 and top out at $1,400 with the average selling for $750.
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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.
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