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Creator: Tensor
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 lamp is in very good working condition and fully adjusts and articulates. Overall...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lighting

Materials

Metal

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, chrome stem, and switch on the base. In good vintage condition. 4" x 8.5" x 14", ex...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lighting

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lighting

Materials

Steel

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 for tight space for its small footprint. Round enameled base and shade, chrome stem, ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tensor Lighting

Materials

Steel

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 with a pivoting shade.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tensor Lighting

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 with a pivoting shade.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tensor Lighting

Materials

Metal

Architect's Task Lamp by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in New York, NY
The "Z" model task lamp by Tensor. Signed. USA, circa 1950. Features a long tubular shade; complemented by weighted base with two electrica outlets and on/off switch. Takes one...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tensor Lighting

Materials

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, white stem, and switch on the base. In good vintage condition. 4" x 8.5" x 14", e...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lighting

Materials

Metal

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Tensor lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Tensor lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tensor lighting, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Tensor were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Van Teal, Steve Chase, and E. F. Chapman. Prices for Tensor lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $1,100, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $663.

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