Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3-Light Tension Pole Lamp

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Max Height - 105”
Min Height needed - 92”

A stunning example of postwar American lighting design, this mid-century modern … Read more Max Height - 105”
Min Height needed - 92”

A stunning example of postwar American lighting design, this mid-century modern floor lamp captures the optimism and ingenuity of the 1950s–60s Atomic era. Three fully functional lights offer layered, adjustable illumination — a generous frosted glass torchiere dish at the top washes the ceiling in soft ambient light, while two fiberglass cone shades pivot and direct warm, focused light at mid-height.

The dark-finished brass pole is anchored by a cantilevered solid wood shelf — a prized functional detail that sets this lamp apart from simpler examples. The combination of brass hardware, glass uplighter, and natural wood is a hallmark of the finest American MCM lighting manufacturers of the period, including Lightolier, Stiffel, and Thurston-era designers.

A true statement piece for any MCM interior, reading corner, or collector’s space.

Style: Mid-Century Modern / Atomic Age / American Modern
Period: Circa 1955–1965
Origin: United States
Lights: 3 (torchiere uplight + 2 adjustable cone reading lights)
Features: Solid wood shelf, adjustable angle shade arms, mixed light directions See less