Mid-Century Modern Space Age Floor to Ceiling Pole Lamp Sonneman
By Robert and Richard Sonneman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Floor to ceiling extension pole fits snugly in any room with a 8ft. ceiling.
Brass, Steel
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.
Brass
Italian Design Bigo Floor Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp by Valenti, Italy 1980s
By Valenti
Located in Renens, CH
The Bigo floor-to-ceiling lamp was designed by S.T. Valenti during the 1980s in Italy.
Aluminum
Raymond Loewy Era Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Floor Lamp
By Raymond Loewy, Stiffel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The lamp features a classic spring-loaded floor-to-ceiling pole construction with three independently adjustable cone-shaped metal shades, offering both functional versatility and sc...
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! FITS 8 FT. CEILING This is both an iconic & gorgeous Lightolier atomic age tensi...
Metal
Rarest Stiffel Mid Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Tension Pole Lamp 9ft Sputnik
By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Peoria, AZ
STIFFEL PENTHOUSE SERIES Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp 9 Foot plus TOMMI PARZINGER In 1959 Stiffel had released their "Penthouse" series "lampoles" along side the new "Futura" se...
Metal, Brass
Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah Imola "PR" Floor Arc Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Pirro Cuniberti, Sirrah
Located in Naples, IT
Gorgeous and rare PR arc lamp designed by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah Imola, Italy 1970 The tall arm of the piece is made of chrome-plated tubular metal. The height of the pole is adj...
Metal, Aluminum
Original Stiffel Tension Rod Brass Floor Light
By Stiffel
Located in North Miami, FL
A single dial switch turns on the floor lamp. The height is semi adjustable, the top of the pole is spring loaded and can be lowered depending on your ceiling height.
Brass
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
Vintage Postmodern German Una Arc Wall Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hamburg, DE
The actual version has a clamp rod, which is used to mount the lamp between the floor and the ceiling. Unfortunately, this is not possible with high ceilings.
Metal
Bruno Cerosa Lumen telescopic suspension Italy 1950
By Lumen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The ceiling cap and shade share this elegant color, adding to the lamp's cohesive and sophisticated aesthetic.
Aluminum, 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
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Wagner Festival Hall Spotlight German Theater Light Cinema Industrial Lamp
By Agnes Harrison Lincoln
Located in Ettlingen, DE
Originally it was hanging from the ceiling, you can as well place the spotlight on the floor, or on a tripod.
Aluminum
1980s OUR-250-1 Street Lamp
Located in Warsaw, PL
Mounting options: on the wall, ceiling or floor.
Steel, Aluminum
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Lytespan Floor Pole Light
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD JANUARY 2012...Lightolier Lytespan tension spring floor to ceiling pole lamp with cone lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, Inc.
Brass
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
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 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
Hala Zeist Pole Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and rare Pole lamp. By Hala Zeist Holland 1960s. Upright comes with three adjustable spots This lamp must be stick between floor and ceiling, works with a spring.
Metal
Sleek mid century brass pole floor lamp
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek pole floor lamp made bu Stiffel Part of the central paint of the pole is painted black as well as some details.
Brass
Stiffel Pole Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pole lamp with three way switch and three light bulbs on single pole with spring loaded support floor to ceiling 8.5 to 7.5 feet.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Gerald Thurston Lightoliers Pole Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Multi positional pole lamp with fluted can light and two adjustable up or down lighting china hat shades. Made for a 8.5 to 7.5 foot ceiling with a spring loaded support.
Brass, Sheet 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
ICONIC! ATOMIC AGE MID CENTURY MODERN TRI-COLOR TENSION POLE LAMP! EPIC "SCREEN CONE" DESIGN! In the manner of Lightolier / Gerald Thurston designs. CIRCA 1959-60 (FITS 8 ...
Metal
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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
AMAZING! ATOMIC SPACE AGE MID CENTURY MODERN TENSION POLE LAMP! Pink enamel, Brass & Perspex Shades! CIRCA 1959 (FITS 8 FT. CEILING) Pink & White with brass accents, this lamp ex...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
The adjustable tension pole design extends floor to ceiling, making it an eye-catching statement piece without taking up valuable floor space.
Brass
1950s Adjustable Three Shade Extension Pole Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mid-Century lamp from the 1950s consists of a large glass plate on top with three lights and two dark inlayed wood patterned sconces that can rotate 360 degrees or angle in o...
Brass, Enamel
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
Sold
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
HIGHLY COVETED! DANISH MODERN THREE SHADE "MATRIX" TENSION POLE LAMP! FIBERGLASS & BRASS CIRCA 1960 FITS 8 FT. CEILING Mid Century Pole lamps are one of the most fun interior de...
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
GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN "TORPEDO" SHADE ALUMINUM ARTICULATING TENSION POLE LAMP! CIRCA 1958 FITS 8-1/2 FT. CEILING Mid Century Pole lamps are one of the most fun interior des...
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
HIGHLY COVETED! PURIST'S DREAM 1955 EARLY MID CENTURY MODERN TENSION POLE LAMP! THREE "STARLIGHT" SHADE BRASS & BLACK! UNRESTORED! FITS 8 FT. CEILING Mid Century Pole lamps are ...
Metal
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H 104 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Lightolier 3 Shade Tension Pole Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING & RARE! 1956 MID CENTURY MODERN LIGHTOLIER TENSION POLE LAMP! THREE SHADES ORANGE WHITE BLACK GERALD THURSTON DESIGN FITS 8 FT. CEILING Mid Century Pole lamps are one...
Metal
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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
GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN TRI-COLOR ALUMINUM ARTICULATING TENSION POLE LAMP! CIRCA 1957 FITS 8 FT. CEILING Mid Century Pole lamps are one of the most fun interior design additi...
Metal
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H 108 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Stiffel Tension Pole Lamp by Raymond Loewy 1955 Decorator wow
By Raymond Loewy, Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
HIGHLY COVETED! RAYMOND LOEWY TEAK & METAL ARTICULATING TENSION POLE LAMP! CIRCA 1955 FITS 8-1/2 FT. CEILING Mid Century Pole lamps are one of the most fun interior design additio...
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 1959-60 (FITS 8 FT. CEILING) Offered is another Magnificent Mid Century Tension P...
Metal
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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
GORGEOUS! ITALIAN OPALESCENT GLASS HANDPAINTED W/ LEAVES MID CENTURY TENSION POLE LAMP! Incredible Quality! In the manner of Stiffel designs. CIRCA 1958-1961 ( FITS 8 FT. C...
Metal
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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
GORGEOUS! SPARKLING MID CENTURY MODERN THREE GLASS SHADE TENSION POLE LAMP! ICONIC MCM COLORS OF ORANGE & BLUE! CIRCA 1957-59 (FITS 8 FT. CEILING) This is a gorgeous glass sha...
Metal
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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
ICONIC! 1958 MID CENTURY MODERN TENSION POLE LAMP! TWO "STARLIGHT" SHADES PLUS ONE SAUCER TOP 3-WAY LIGHT! BRUSHED BRASS MAPLE WOOD HANDLES! FITS 8 FT. CEILING Mid Century Pol...
Metal
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H 100 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Tri-Color Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era Decor
By Stiffel, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! SPARKLING MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN TRI-COLOR THREE SHADE TENSION POLE LAMP! ICONIC MCM COLORS OF ORANGE, WHITE & BLUE! CIRCA 1957-59 (FITS 8 FT. CEILING) This i...
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
GORGEOUS! SPARKLING MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN TRI-COLOR THREE GLASS SHADE TEAK ACCENTS TENSION POLE LAMP! ICONIC MCM COLORS OF ORANGE, WHITE & BLUE! CIRCA 1957-59 (FITS 8 FT. CE...
Metal
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.
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