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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 dimensions are 2.5"W x 4.25"D x 18"H. Attractive and functional MCM desk lamp...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lighting

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

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Chrome

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 base and shade, chrome stem, with adjustable height and angle. Works perfectly and is in excellent vintage condition. Includes functioning bulb seen in photos and video. Condition Details: Save for a minor repair to the rubber seal of the lamp shade this Tensor desk lamp...
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1980s Taiwanese Post-Modern Vintage Tensor Lighting

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Metal, Wire

1960s Tensor Wood Desk Lamp Swivel High Intensity
By Tensor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Tensor Lighting Co Boston MA desk lamp vintage woodgrain High intensity Mini Swivel 1500 made Hong Kong 16.75 h x 2.5 w x 3.75 d Tested and working, good vintage u...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tensor Lighting

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Metal

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

Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable 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. It has three set height...
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1990s Chinese Post-Modern Tensor Lighting

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Stainless Steel

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

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Metal

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

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

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Steel

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

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

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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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