Extremly Rare Brass Tension Lamp from Florian Schulz, Model S 100
By Florian Schulz
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Extremely rare and high quality brass lamp, Model S 100, 1970s-1980s. The lamp has a beautiful patina and a few traces of use, everything in the ready to live condition. Ceili...
Brass
1980s Tarcisio Colzani for Porada Arredi Tension Floor Lamp with Accessories
By Tarcisio Colzani, Porada Arredi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Post Modern Tension Floor Lamp, designed by Tarcisio Colzani for Porada in the 1980s.
Steel, Wire
Laurel Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp! Italian Stiffel Futura Era Rare
By Stiffel, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
This MAGNIFICENT LAUREL Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp is a very rare design! In 1959 Stiffel had released their "Futura" polelamp.
Brass, Metal
Mid Century Modern UFO Saucer Tension Pole Lamp! Laurel After Gio Ponti Rare
By Gio Ponti, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
This MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp is one of the legendary "Saucer" design!
Metal
Raymond Loewy Era Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Floor Lamp
By Stiffel, Raymond Loewy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exceptional mid-century modern tension pole floor lamp is an attributed Stiffel design, dating to the Raymond Loewy era of American industrial design.
Metal
Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
LIGHTOLIER MID CENTURY MODERN LYTESPAN 1959 TENSION POLE LAMP! ICONIC 3 GOLD SHADES WITH HANDLES!
Metal
$1,650Sale Price|40% Off
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 lamp features a unique tension pole lamp with an adjustable brass pole that is adjus...
Brass
Monumental! Italian Mid Century Modern Art Tension Pole Lamp Stilnovo 50s Brass
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Peoria, AZ
This lamp blends the American Tension Pole with Italian panache!
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Rarest Stiffel Mid Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Tension Pole Lamp 9ft Sputnik
By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Peoria, AZ
This lamp is the "Holy Grail" for decorators and tension pole lamp collectors, a timeless icon of mid century design and a treasure for the collector of the finest and rarest furnish...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp 1950s , Lightolier 3 Glass Shades
By Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
This Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp is one of the hardest to come by and one of the most coveted!
Metal, Brass
Floor to Ceiling Lamp 'Tension' by Francesco Fois for Reggiani, 1960s
By Reggiani, Francesco Fois
Located in Padova, IT
Absolute gorgeous Italian design in chrome-plated metal with three movable spots. This lamp is adjustable in height to max. 360 cm. Industrial and minimalistic design with great app...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Design Bigo Floor Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp by Valenti, Italy 1980s
By Valenti
Located in Renens, CH
The lamp is tensioned between ceiling and floor, using a height adjustable metal tube, and provides support for the extendable arm (up to 255 cm).
Aluminum
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 that is small in size but great for tight space for its small footprint. Enameled bas...
Metal, Wire
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 adjustable shades. Manufacturing of the lamp is attributed to Stilnovo.
Metal, Brass
Original Stiffel Tension Rod Brass Floor Light
By Stiffel
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage midcentury lamp from the 1950s consists of 6 illuminating arms on an all brass adjustable tension pole.
Brass
Mid Century Lytespan Tension Floor Lamp By Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/1960's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and rare Lytespan Mid Century tension pole floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier c. 1950/1960's.
Aluminum, Brass
1980s Black Lightolier Desk Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The tension arm makes the lamp adjustable to many configurations.
Metal
Montjuic floor lamps by Santiago Calatrava Artemide, 1990
By Santiago Calatrava
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The project reflects the architectural and structural approach typical of the author, translating into luminous form a research based on balance, tension and dynamism. The lamp is ch...
Plastic
René Broissand, Zoomorphic Floor Lamp in Aluminum and Marble, 1972
By René Broissand
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
The ascending structure follows a sinuous, unbroken line that generates vertical tension throughout, culminating in a lamp holder integrated so naturally into the composition that it...
Marble, Metal
Metal Pirro Cuniberti Arco floor lamp for Sirrah 1970
By Pirro Cuniberti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Floor lamp with tension between floor and ceiling, designed by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah in the Sixties.
Metal, Stainless Steel
Original Green Minibox Lamp by Aulenti & Castiglioni for Stilnovo, 1980s
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
We found the following description of the green Minibox in Stilnovo catalogue No. 55: "Swiveling table lamp at low tension of lacquered metal. Reflector fastened by magnet.
Metal
Brazilian Modern Floor Lamp with Five Bulbs in Chrome, Glass & Marble, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The result is a carefully balanced composition in which mass and levity are held in tension. The lamp has been professionally rewired for use in the United States and remains in exc...
Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Iron Dragon Amphora Chinoiserie Table Lamps w/ Ring Details
Located in New York, NY
The materials, textures, and shapes create a stunning tension, ensuring these lamps stand out as a subdued yet bold statement wherever they are placed.
Iron
Hikaru Mori "Lota" Table Lamp for Nemo Cassina, Italy
By Hikaru Mori, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Delft, NL
Hikaru Mori "Lota" table lamp for Nemo Cassina, 1994, Italy Original low-tension table lamp with small moveable cone-shaped top made of thermo resistant materials and Tedur opal dif...
Metal
$1,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Italian Suspended Murano Glass and Chrome Base Table Lamps - a Pair
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chrome table lamps with tension wiring holding frosted murano glass shades suspended in air.
Chrome
Rare Accademia Floor Lamp, Designed by Cini Boeri for Artemide, Italy, 1978
By Cini Boeri, Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
The triangular geometry creates visual tension and balance, reinforcing the lamp’s sculptural and monumental character.
Steel
Fishing Pole Floor Lamp in Brass, Steel, Teak by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rising from this base, the graceful curve of the wooden arm gives the lamp a dynamic, tensioned silhouette that feels light yet balanced.
Brass, Steel, Iron
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
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 Parzinger.
Metal, Brass
Italian modern white table lamps Kaori 1 by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s
By Sirrah, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in MIlano, IT
The lampshade is made of white stretch jersey fabric, removable and washable, kept in tension by the structure. E27 lamp holder. They can be used as bedside lamps.
Metal
'Molla' Floor Lamp by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi for Lumenform
By Lumenform, Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Echt, NL
A Minimalist tension mounted lamps which extends from floor to ceiling.
Chrome
White Minibox Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni for Stilnovo, 1980s
By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
We found the following description of the Minibox in Stilnovo catalogue No. 55: "Swiveling table lamp at low tension of lacquered metal. Reflector fastened by magnet.
Metal
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 Torlasco for Lumi, this floor-to-ceiling tension pole lamp is structured around a verti...
Bronze
Cane Pendant Light/ Gunnel Nyman, 1940's/ Finland
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in London, GB
Somewhat classical, with its floriated brass finials and columnar stem, there is a tension between the lamp's slimline proportions and its ornamental details.
Brass
Floorlamp Ted Stiffel 1950s Tension Lamp Metal Brass
By Stiffel
Located in Wendeburg, DE
Wonderful plain midcentury lamp from manufacturer TED stiffel USA. This special lamp with three lamp shades is to clamp between two blankets. Many positions of the lamp in a room its...
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Glass Tension Lamp
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are featuring an Italian Mid-Century Modern tension floor lamp with four lights. The stained glass shades are cranberry and turquoise.
Brass
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.
Metal, 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 divider features five individual tension poles, one with a set of three adjustable la...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Three-light Wood And Brass Tension Lamp By Stiffel
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage three light Stiffel pole floor lamp. The piece consists of a wood tension rod with three lights; each with a brass and white enamel cone-form shade.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Stylish, functional, and timeless, this rare mid-century tension lamp is a beautiful addition to any modern design collection.
Brass
Sold
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 ellipse carriage, which houses three, cylindrical white cased-glass fixtures, circa...
Brass
Sold
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
1956 MID CENTURY MODERN LIGHTOLIER TENSION POLE LAMP! THREE SHADES ORANGE WHITE BLACK GERALD THURSTON DESIGN FITS 8 FT.
Metal
Sold
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
1958 MID CENTURY MODERN TENSION POLE LAMP! TWO "STARLIGHT" SHADES PLUS ONE SAUCER TOP 3-WAY LIGHT!
Metal
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H 96 in W 18 in D 18 in
Laurel Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp! Brass Teak Atomic Age Danish Modern
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
This MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp is the legendary Laurel sleek brass shade design!
Metal, 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.
Brass
Reggiani Italian Tension Floor Lamp in Brass
By Francesco Fois, Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spring Tension 3 Light Floor Lamp in Brass with a dimmer.
Brass
Architectural Table Lamp with Tension Cables by Curtis Jere
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Architectural table lamp with tension cables by Curtis Jere, American 1970's
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 tension pole lamp features an adjustable brass pole which adjust to the size of you cei...
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 walnut frame.
Walnut
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, featuring three pivoting faux walnut shades and brass handles.
Metal, Brass
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 glass cylinder shades.
Metal, Brass
Gerald Thurston Three-Shade Tension Pole Floor Lamp for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three shade tension pole floor lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Brass, Enamel
Sold
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
This lamp must be stick between floor and ceiling, works with a spring.
Metal
Sold
H 100 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Black Screen Tension Pole Lamp. Atomic 1950s Floor Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
ATOMIC AGE MID CENTURY MODERN TRI-COLOR TENSION POLE LAMP! EPIC "SCREEN CONE" DESIGN! In the manner of Lightolier / Gerald Thurston designs.
Metal
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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
DANISH MODERN THREE SHADE "MATRIX" TENSION POLE LAMP! FIBERGLASS & BRASS CIRCA 1960 FITS 8 FT.
Metal
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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
This GORGEOUS Tension Pole Lamp with "Torpedo" shaped aluminum shades is hard to come by and highly coveted!
Metal
Sold
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
ATOMIC SPACE AGE MID CENTURY MODERN TENSION POLE LAMP! Pink enamel, Brass & Perspex Shades!
Metal
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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
PURIST'S DREAM 1955 EARLY MID CENTURY MODERN TENSION POLE LAMP! THREE "STARLIGHT" SHADE BRASS & BLACK!
Metal
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, style Eames 1960s 57 H x 12 in diameter Selling in as is fair vintage condition.
Metal
Mid Century Modern 3 Light Tension Pole Lamp 50s 60s Stiffel Era Brass
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
ATOMIC AGE MID CENTURY MODERN ALUMINUM CONE SHADE TENSION POLE LAMP! GOOD DESIGN! CIRCA 1959-60 (FITS 8 FT.
Metal
Sold
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
This GORGEOUS Tension Pole Lamp with Italian Triennale shaped aluminum shades is highly coveted!
Metal
Sold
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
This Stiffel Tension Pole Lamp by Raymond Loewy is one of the hardest to come by and one of the most coveted!
Metal
Sold
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
SPARKLING MID CENTURY MODERN THREE GLASS SHADE TENSION POLE LAMP! ICONIC MCM COLORS OF ORANGE & BLUE!
Metal
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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
CEILING) This is a gorgeous tri-color tension pole lamp in a spectacular Danish modern style!
Metal
Sold
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 adjustable three-way lamp, featuring solid teak stand with adjustable three linen ...
Brass
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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
CEILING) This is a gorgeous tri-color tension pole lamp in a spectacular Danish modern style!
Metal
Sold
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
CEILING) This is a gorgeous tri-color tension pole lamp in a spectacular Danish modern style!
Metal
Sold
H 100 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Tri-Color Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
CEILING) This is a gorgeous tri-color tension pole lamp in a spectacular Danish modern style!
Metal
Sold
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 shades, circa the 1960s.
Metal
Sold
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
ITALIAN OPALESCENT GLASS HANDPAINTED W/ LEAVES MID CENTURY TENSION POLE LAMP! Incredible Quality! In the manner of Stiffel designs.
Metal
Morgana Table Lamp by FontanaArte, 1991
By Fontana Arte
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
The Morgana low-tension table lamp has multi-coloured light stream provided by 3 cloloured bulbs (yellow, red, blue).
Aluminum
1950s Adjustable Three Shade Extension Pole Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Condition: Good vintage condition with some oxidation and tarnishing on the brass part of the tension pole and around the brass hinges for the lamps.
Brass, Enamel
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 poles.
Chrome, Steel
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 Parzinger.
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Minibox Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni for Stilnovo, 1980s
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
We found the following description of the Minibox in Stilnovo catalogue No. 55: "Swiveling table lamp at low tension of lacquered metal. Reflector fastened by magnet.
Metal
Paul Evans Rare Floor Lamp in Welded Steel and Gold Leaf 1965
By Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Adjustable screws at top and bottom allow the lamp to stand up using the tension between the floor and ceiling.
Steel, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Green Minibox Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni for Stilnovo, 1980s
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
We found the following description of the green Minibox in Stilnovo catalogue No. 55: "Swiveling table lamp at low tension of lacquered metal. Reflector fastened by magnet.
Metal
Sold
H 70.87 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Set of Two Brass Adjustable Arc Floor Lamps with Marble Base, Italy 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
The arc is extended by means of the lucite connections so that the shade can be placed perfectly over a table. The tension between the two arc lamps is a match in a harmonious that p...
Marble, Brass
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. brass plated. shades adjust multi-functionally for mood lighting.
Metal
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 black.
Metal
Sold
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!
Metal, Brass
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.
Metal
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 ca' 1950's. These have a lot of presence and style and height adjusts to 107".
Brass
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!
Metal
Architectural Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp c 1950- 1960's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
The lamp runs from the floor to the ceiling and stays vertical via a spring mechanism within the pole, creating tension which anchors the lamp.
Metal
Sold
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
Two multi-color tulip form lamp shades are made from Lucite. The stand is made from metal and brass.
Metal, Brass
Sold
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
This lamp must be stick between floor and ceiling, works with a spring.
Metal, Brass
Sold
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
This GORGEOUS Tension Pole Lamp with "Cadillac Pink" coral colored shades is very hard to obtain and highly coveted!
Metal
Sold
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
DANISH MODERN THREE SHADE TENSION POLE LAMP! TEAK WOOD HANDLES LONG "STARLIGHT" SHADES CIRCA 1960 FITS 8 FT.
Metal
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 has its own switch for individual lighting or there is a switch that can be used for...
Metal, Chrome
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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 Jacques Biny, Stiffel, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Peoria, AZ
This Italian Styled Tension Pole Lamp is one of the hardest to come by and one of the most coveted!
Metal
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$2,325 / item
H 15 in W 6 in D 8.75 in
Series01 Upright Sconce, Smoke Acid Patinated Brass, Blush pink Leather Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in "Smoke" acid patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the bette...
Brass
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
$8,920 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$2,950 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...
Brass
$13,351 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$15,317
H 110.24 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in
Garrault-Delord 1971 French Floor Lamp, Steel & Plexiglass, Space Age
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Cerignola, IT
Beautiful and rare 1971 French lamp, all original. It is placed between the ceiling and the floor in contrast. Adjustable height 210-230 cm (model in photo) or 260-280 cm via 50 cm e...
Steel, Chrome
Anna Karlin Mulberry Globe Floor-to-Ceiling Lamp
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A perforated hardwood post stretches from floor to ceiling, allowing the lamp armature to be moved up or down to the desired height. A hand-upholstered silk globe is suspended from t...
Steel
$25,405 / item
H 94.49 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in
'Carnivale Roncalli' Handmade Callisto Patinated Brass Floor to Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
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Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
The modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years.
In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu.
Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS.
Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes.
Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now on 1stDibs.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
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