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Tensor Lamp Vintage

Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable Telescoping Eyeball Desk Lamp
Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable Telescoping Eyeball 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, and stainless steel neck.

Category

1990s Chinese Post-Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Industrial Mechanical Adjustable Tension Desk Lamp by Tensor, 1980's
Mid Century Industrial Mechanical Adjustable Tension Desk Lamp by Tensor, 1980's

Mid Century Industrial Mechanical Adjustable Tension Desk Lamp by Tensor, 1980's

By Tensor

Located in Deland, FL

Condition Details: Save for a minor repair to the rubber seal of the lamp shade this Tensor desk lamp is in original, vintage condition.

Category

1980s Taiwanese Post-Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Wire

Tensor Desk Lamp
Tensor Desk Lamp

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.

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Steel

Desk Lamp by Tensor
Desk Lamp by Tensor

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.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Steel

Desk Lamp by Tensor
Desk Lamp by Tensor

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.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Adjustable Lamps by Tensor
Pair of Midcentury Adjustable Lamps by Tensor

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 Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

MCM Model 7100 "Diax" Adjustable Desk Lamp in Gold Accents by Tensor
MCM Model 7100 "Diax" Adjustable Desk Lamp in Gold Accents by 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Architect's Task Lamp by Tensor
Architect's Task Lamp by Tensor

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.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Desk Lamp by Tensor
Desk Lamp by Tensor

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 shade.

Category

20th Century American Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Desk Lamp by Tensor
Desk Lamp by Tensor

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 shade.

Category

20th Century American Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Petite Desk Lamp by Tensor

Petite Desk Lamp by Tensor

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A petite, spare architectural desk lamp with an adjustable conical shade attached to an anodized stem that rises from a square base.

Category

1960s American Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Articulating Desk Lamp by Tensor, 1970s
Articulating Desk Lamp by Tensor, 1970s

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 base.

Category

20th Century American Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sculptural Modern Office Desk Lamp Black Tensor
Vintage Sculptural Modern Office Desk Lamp Black Tensor

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 d Preowned original vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

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Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk or Table Lamp by Tensor
Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk or Table Lamp by Tensor

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 Tensor Lamp Vintage

Silver Tensor Eyeball Desk Lamp
Silver Tensor Eyeball Desk Lamp

Silver Tensor Eyeball Desk Lamp

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H 10 in W 4 in D 8.5 in

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, and a chrome arm with a two intensity switch on the base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Graphic Metal Desk Lamp by Tensor
Graphic Metal Desk Lamp by Tensor

Graphic Metal Desk Lamp by Tensor

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H 12.5 in W 18 in D 6 in

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, circa 1970s.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Steel

Vintage Tan Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
Vintage Tan Tensor Folding Desk Lamp

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 stem, and switch on the base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

1980s Tensor Black Metal Floor Lamp
1980s Tensor Black Metal Floor Lamp

1980s Tensor Black Metal Floor Lamp

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H 72 in W 8 in L 72 in

1980s Tensor Black Metal Floor Lamp

By Tensor

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A great 1980s postmodern floor lamp by Tensor in black enameled metal. With heavy metal base and two metal columns that support a rectangular glass shade, the lamp's bulb is nestled ...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Red Tensor 6100 Folding Desk Lamp
Red Tensor 6100 Folding Desk Lamp

Red Tensor 6100 Folding Desk Lamp

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H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

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 collapsible chrome stem.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Colorful Memphis Style Desk Lamp by Tensor
Colorful Memphis Style Desk Lamp by Tensor

Colorful Memphis Style Desk Lamp by Tensor

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H 12.5 in W 18 in D 7 in

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 striking colors. The lamp accepts a fluorescent bulb.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Red Task Lamp Model #650 by Tensor

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Tensor Lamp Vintage

Modernist Task Lamp Model #5000  by Tensor
Modernist Task Lamp Model #5000  by Tensor

Modernist Task Lamp Model #5000 by Tensor

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H 14 in W 2.25 in D 2.5 in

Modernist Task Lamp Model #5000 by Tensor

By Tensor

Located in New York, NY

Task lamp by Tensor. Model #5000. USA, circa 1960.

Category

1960s American Tensor Lamp Vintage

Vintage Black Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
Vintage Black Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp

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 stem, and switch on the base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chrome Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
Vintage Chrome Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp

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 chrome base with on/off switch.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Black and Chrome Tensor Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Vintage Black and Chrome Tensor Gooseneck Desk Lamp

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 gooseneck stem, and chrome base with on/off switch.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

White Metal Task Lamp Model #650 by Tensor
White Metal Task Lamp Model #650 by Tensor

White Metal Task Lamp Model #650 by Tensor

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H 11.75 in W 5 in D 5 in

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.

Category

Late 20th Century American Tensor Lamp Vintage

Mid-Century Alarm Clock Task Lamp by Tensor
Mid-Century Alarm Clock Task Lamp by Tensor

Mid-Century Alarm Clock Task Lamp by Tensor

By Tensor

Located in New York, NY

Task lamp with combination clock and alarm by Tensor.

Category

1950s American Tensor Lamp Vintage

Collection of Model IL 400 Table Lamps by Jay Monroe for Tensor
Collection of Model IL 400 Table Lamps by Jay Monroe for Tensor

Collection of Model IL 400 Table Lamps by Jay Monroe for Tensor

By Tensor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of model IL 400 table lamps by Jay Monroe for Tensor. 30th anniversary edition.

Category

1970s American Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass, Metal

Brass & Faux Wood Task Lamp by Tensor
Brass & Faux Wood Task Lamp by Tensor

Brass & Faux Wood Task Lamp by Tensor

By Tensor

Located in New York, NY

Task lamp with adjustable arm and shade by Tensor. USA, circa 1960.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Pair of Black Postmodern Floor Lamps Attr. Barbieri and Marianelli for Tronconi
Pair of Black Postmodern Floor Lamps Attr. Barbieri and Marianelli for Tronconi

Pair of Black Postmodern Floor Lamps Attr. Barbieri and Marianelli for Tronconi

By Tensor

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A great pair of 1980s postmodern floor lamps in black enameled metal attributed to Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli for Tronconi Illuminazione. With heavy cast metal bases and t...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Brass Desk Lamp by Tensor
Brass Desk Lamp by Tensor

Brass Desk Lamp by Tensor

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H 25.5 in Dm 5 in

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

1960s American Tensor Lamp Vintage

Black Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Tensor
Black Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Tensor

Black Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Tensor

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H 16 in W 12 in D 8 in

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 Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Red Task Lamp Model #650 by Tensor
Red Task Lamp Model #650 by Tensor

Red Task Lamp Model #650 by Tensor

Located in New York, NY

Red task / desk lamp by Tensor. Model #650. Hong Kong, circa 1980.

Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Tensor Lamp Vintage

Vintage Extension Tensor Task Light
Vintage Extension Tensor Task Light

Vintage Extension Tensor Task Light

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H 12 in W 7 in D 2.75 in

Vintage Extension Tensor Task Light

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage adjustable task light. Made of off-white plastic. Folds into a nice compact size with a neck that extends to adjust the height. Operated by a switch on the base and can be ...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

MCM Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan, c. 1970's
MCM Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan, c. 1970's

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 tight space for its small footprint.

Category

1970s Taiwanese Industrial Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Industrial Tensor Table / Desk Lamp by Mobilite as Used in NASA Offices, 1970's
Industrial Tensor Table / Desk Lamp by Mobilite as Used in NASA Offices, 1970's

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 tight space for its small footprint.

Category

1970s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan

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 tight space for its small footprint.

Category

1970s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Desk Lamp by Tensor
Desk Lamp by Tensor

Desk Lamp by Tensor

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H 22 in W 5 in D 5 in

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 disc base.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Tensor
Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Tensor

Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Tensor

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H 12 in W 10 in D 8 in

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 inch diameter base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Yellow Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
Vintage Yellow Tensor Folding Desk Lamp

Vintage Yellow Tensor Folding Desk Lamp

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H 14 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

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 stem, and switch on the base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brown Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
Vintage Brown Tensor Folding Desk Lamp

Vintage Brown Tensor Folding Desk Lamp

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H 14 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

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 textured shade, chrome stem, and switch on the base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage White Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
Vintage White Tensor Folding Desk Lamp

Vintage White Tensor Folding Desk Lamp

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H 14 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

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 on/off switch on the base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Tensor Mid Century Modern Desk Lamp
Adjustable Tensor Mid Century Modern Desk Lamp

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 original Tensor label.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp by Tensor
Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp by Tensor

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 Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Adjustable Lamps by Tensor
Pair of Mid-Century Adjustable Lamps by Tensor

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 Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage White Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
Vintage White Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Red Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
Vintage Red Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tensor Wood Desk Lamp Swivel High Intensity
Mid-Century Modern Tensor Wood Desk Lamp Swivel High Intensity

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 woodgrain.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

1960s Vintage Modern Tensor Articulating Desk Table Lamp by Jay Monroe
1960s Vintage Modern Tensor Articulating Desk Table Lamp by Jay Monroe

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.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Rare MCM Model 3165 Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Dazor, USA, c. 1960's
Rare MCM Model 3165 Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Dazor, USA, c. 1960's

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

1960s American Industrial Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lloyd's Tensor Style High Intensity Lamp
Lloyd's Tensor Style High Intensity Lamp

Lloyd's Tensor Style High Intensity Lamp

By Lloyds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s Japanese lamps that fold like little robots. Compact, heavy, and quietly smug. Basically Pixar if it went to RISD. Designed by Lloyd's, each one casts a focused beam with high-...

Category

1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Plastic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Table Lamp Tensor by Jay Monroe, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Table Lamp Tensor by Jay Monroe, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Table Lamp Tensor by Jay Monroe, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern folding table lamp Tensor by Jay Monroe, 1960s Tensor folding table lamp, known as the “student's lamp” with enameled metal base with integrated transform...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan, c. 1970's
Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Mobilite from NASA Offices, Taiwan, c. 1970's

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 tight space for its small footprint.

Category

1970s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tan Tensor Desk Lamp
Vintage Tan Tensor Desk Lamp

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1960s Tensor Articulating Desk Lamp
Vintage 1960s Tensor Articulating Desk Lamp

Vintage 1960s Tensor Articulating Desk Lamp

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H 20 in W 5.125 in D 4 in

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

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Wire

Pink Princess Lamp by Tensor
Pink Princess Lamp by Tensor

Pink Princess Lamp by Tensor

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H 19.25 in W 2.25 in D 4.75 in

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 shade and arms.

Category

1970s American Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Red Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
Vintage Red Tensor Folding Desk Lamp

Vintage Red Tensor Folding Desk Lamp

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H 14 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

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 stem, and switch on the base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Industrial Style Early Tensor Desk Lamp
Industrial Style Early Tensor Desk Lamp

Industrial Style Early Tensor Desk Lamp

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H 18.5 in W 3.75 in D 2.25 in

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.

Category

1950s American Industrial Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Brass

German Pendant Swag Lucite Lamp by Paul Secon for Somplex, 1960s
German Pendant Swag Lucite Lamp by Paul Secon for Somplex, 1960s

German Pendant Swag Lucite Lamp by Paul Secon for Somplex, 1960s

By Paul Secon

Located in Warsaw, PL

He designed a large number of lamps which all consisted of a perspex structure covered by tense nylon threads.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage White Tensor Folding Desk Lamp
Vintage White Tensor Folding Desk Lamp

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 stem, and switch on the base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Brown Tensor Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Vintage Brown Tensor Gooseneck Desk Lamp

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 textured shade, brass colored stem, and switch on the base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tensor Folding Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Tensor Folding Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Tensor Folding Lamp

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H 5 in W 13 in D 11 in

Mid-Century Modern Tensor Folding Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An adorable vintage tensor task lamp with brass shade and tan stem and base.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

Metal

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- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, steel - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

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Vintage circa 1970s Fase Desk Lamp
Vintage circa 1970s Fase Desk Lamp

Vintage circa 1970s Fase Desk Lamp

$2,200

H 17 in W 19 in D 12 in

Vintage circa 1970s Fase Desk Lamp

By Fase

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice heavy metal body built vintage Fase table lamp. Made in Spain.

Category

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Mid-Century Adjustable Table Lamp, 1970's
Mid-Century Adjustable Table Lamp, 1970's

Mid-Century Adjustable Table Lamp, 1970's

$319

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Mid-Century Adjustable Table Lamp, 1970's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Germany. Made of lacquered metal, chrome. With aged patina New cabling 1xE27 or E26bulb Original condition US adapter included.

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

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Vintage Post Modern Desk Lamp ... 1980s Adjustable Folding Task Light, Modular
Vintage Post Modern Desk Lamp ... 1980s Adjustable Folding Task Light, Modular

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Located in Chicago, IL

Folding post modern desk lamp made of high-impact plastic. Most likely by Marksman Brown, made in Taiwan. Marked Model #3870. 13 watt bulb, included. Features an adjustment screw to ...

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Materials

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Vintage Ikea Espressivo Telescopic Halogen Desk Lamp Post Modern
Vintage Ikea Espressivo Telescopic Halogen Desk Lamp Post Modern

Vintage Ikea Espressivo Telescopic Halogen Desk Lamp Post Modern

By IKEA

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Materials

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Tempestini style Desk Lamp
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Tempestini style Desk Lamp

$1,795

H 18 in W 9 in D 15 in

Tempestini style Desk Lamp

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in South Charleston, WV

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1960s White Compact "Lampette" Telescopic Table - Desk Lamp by Eichhoff Germany
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1960s White Compact "Lampette" Telescopic Table - Desk Lamp by Eichhoff Germany

By Eichhoff

Located in St. Louis, MO

The Koch Creations Lampette" telescopic lamp by EICHHOFF WERKE - Germany was designed in the early 1960s. A small lamp with a compact structure has a minimalist shape. The lamp has ...

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Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA 1970-80s
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$1,997Sale Price|30% Off

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Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA 1970-80s

By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Ingenious desk lamp with a counterweight mechanism which allows the lamp to be stable in every position. The spheric counterweight is solid steel and heavy enough to point or positio...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

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Desk / Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.  Complete and Original.
Desk / Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.  Complete and Original.

Desk / Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Complete and Original.

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Kansas City, MO

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier desk / table lamp. All original enameled aluminum shade and base with original diffuser and brass stem. The diffuser is complete and in great conditio...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lamp Vintage

Materials

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Tensor Lamp Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tensor lamp vintage you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and plastic, every tensor lamp vintage was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tensor lamp vintage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right tensor lamp vintage, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tensor lamp vintage over the years, but those crafted by Tensor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tensor Lamp Vintage?

The average selling price for a tensor lamp vintage at 1stDibs is $550, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $1,400 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.