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Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf from Floor to Ceiling, 1960s Design. This
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf, 1960s
Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Shelf, 1960s
H 98.43 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

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
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Rocket Torpedo Shades 1950 Decor
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN "TORPEDO" SHADE ALUMINUM ARTICULATING TENSION POLE LAMP! CIRCA 1958
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

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 Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

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 Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
LIGHTOLIER MID CENTURY MODERN LYTESPAN 1959 TENSION POLE LAMP! ICONIC 3 GOLD SHADES WITH HANDLES
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

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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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Aluminum

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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass

Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By Omnibus Design, George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These emerald gold aluminum tension poles are hard to find. The color and finish set the tone for
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Mid Century Modern Italian Tension Pole Lamp by Tempestini for Laurel! Teak 50s
By Laurel Lamp Company, Maurizio Tempestini
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 Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal, 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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Eyeball Tension Lamp Brass
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic mid century eyeball tension pole lamp in the manner of Robert Sonneman 3 eyeball shades
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

Floor Lamp "Tension" in the Style of Stilnovo, Italy, 1980s
Located in London, GB
An amazing, floor-to-ceiling tension pole lamp, designed in the style of Stilnovo. The pole is
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal, Brass

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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass

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
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20th Century American Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
the shelves Springs for tension pole mounting-- you will need the top and bottom brackets, from the
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tension Pole

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1960s Brass Birdcage Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
version of this lamp that was fitted with tension pole mounts and I have seen a table lamp version. The
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Tension Pole Dresser
Located in Fair Oaks, CA
The dresser has two tension pole holders for a 10 foot ceiling. The tension poles can be put on a
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Mid-Century Tension Pole Dresser
Mid-Century Tension Pole Dresser
H 22 in W 34 in D 17 in
Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Portland, ME
stunning, made from Brazilian rosewood. A seldom-seen tension pole system creates pressure on the floor and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Edward Wormley Open Frame Lit Shelf Room Divider for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of the frame. Groves fashioned into the underside keep the shelves in place. Industrial tension wires
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1950s American Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass

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 Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass

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
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20th Century American Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

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
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass

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 Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Black Screen Tension Pole Lamp. Atomic 1950s Floor Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC! ATOMIC AGE MID CENTURY MODERN TRI-COLOR TENSION POLE LAMP! EPIC "SCREEN CONE" DESIGN
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

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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1970s Italian Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Matrix Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel 3 Shades!
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
HIGHLY COVETED! DANISH MODERN THREE SHADE "MATRIX" TENSION POLE LAMP! FIBERGLASS & BRASS CIRCA
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern 3 Light Tension Pole Lamp 50s 60s Stiffel Era Brass
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLASSIC! ATOMIC AGE MID CENTURY MODERN ALUMINUM CONE SHADE TENSION POLE LAMP! GOOD DESIGN! CIRCA
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

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 Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Pink Tension Pole Lamp. Atomic 1950s Floor Brass Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
AMAZING! ATOMIC SPACE AGE MID CENTURY MODERN TENSION POLE LAMP! Pink enamel, Brass & Perspex
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Stiffel Tension Pole Lamp by Raymond Loewy 1955 Decorator wow
By Stiffel, Raymond Loewy
Located in Peoria, AZ
HIGHLY COVETED! RAYMOND LOEWY TEAK & METAL ARTICULATING TENSION POLE LAMP! CIRCA 1955 FITS 8-1/2
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

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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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

1955! Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brass Stiffel Era Starlight Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
HIGHLY COVETED! PURIST'S DREAM 1955 EARLY MID CENTURY MODERN TENSION POLE LAMP! THREE "STARLIGHT
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

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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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass

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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Free Standing Tension Pole Shelving Unit
Located in Astoria, NY
from the top. A tension bar attaches to the ceiling allowing for a free standing but stable piece.
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20th Century American Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass

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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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Walnut

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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Poul Cadovius Cado Tension Pole Floating Wall Unit Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This royal wall unit system in Walnut, designed by Poul Cadovius was produced by Cado in Denmark. The modular system consists in 4 shelves, 4 cabinets with key and a desk and one lar...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Walnut

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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass

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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Adjustable Three Shade Extension Pole Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a metal brass brown tension pole. With a single dial switch you can turn on one bulb, two, or all
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Metal

Three Light Pole Lamp With Polished & Pierced Brass Shades
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished brass three light tension-pole floor lamp, with mounted sconce in the manner of Tommi
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1950s American Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Brass, Metal

Molla Lamps by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Molla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Molla Lamps. Innovative design in which the spotlights adjust along the height of the tension
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1970s Italian Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Shelving Unit by Leonardo Fiori
By Leonardo Fiori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful four bay wall unit by Leonardo Fiori in teak. Includes five tension poles, four cabinets
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Teak

Shelving Unit by Leonardo Fiori
Shelving Unit by Leonardo Fiori
H 117 in W 145.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
or placed anywhere in the room. Unit includes 3 black tension poles, ten 32" shelves and all hardware
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tension Pole

Materials

Aluminum

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Vintage Tension Pole For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage tension pole for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every vintage tension pole was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage tension pole, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage tension pole bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage tension pole has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lightolier, Herman Miller and Mingazzi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Tension Pole?

Prices for a vintage tension pole can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,394 and can go as high as $11,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,794.