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Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

Mid Century Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp
Mid Century Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

Mid Century Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

$530

H 20.5 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in

Mid Century Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Classic mid-century Gerald Thurston desk lamp. Plastic vented shade sits atop a matching metal base

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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Riverdale, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk Lamp from the 1950s in an Industrial green grey enameled sheet

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Articulating Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Mid Century Articulating Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Mid Century Articulating Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Iconic desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, all original, no missing parts or

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp
Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A masterful blend of utility and sculpture, this desk lamp was designed by the influential American

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A mid century desk lamp by Lightolier designed by Gerald Thurston. The flying saucer model

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Modern Black and Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp By Gerald Thurston
Mid Century Modern Black and Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp By Gerald Thurston

Mid Century Modern Black and Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp By Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

This elegant task lamp epitomizes the "Atomic Age" aesthetic of the mid-20th century. The hourglass

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Original Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Dark Camel "Cricket" Table Lamp, Wall Lamp. Featuring the

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Mid Century Modern Lightolier Fiberglass Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
Rare Mid Century Modern Lightolier Fiberglass Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s

Rare Mid Century Modern Lightolier Fiberglass Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

RARE & FABULOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN GERALD THURSTON FIBERGLASS SHADE MINIMALIST DESK LAMP

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gerald Thurston Taupe Enamel & Brass Double Cone Desk Lamp, Circa 1960
Gerald Thurston Taupe Enamel & Brass Double Cone Desk Lamp, Circa 1960

Gerald Thurston Taupe Enamel & Brass Double Cone Desk Lamp, Circa 1960

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier adjustable Dual Shade Desk Lamp with Taupe Shades. Featuring light

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1970's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp
1970's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp

1970's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Gerald Thurston for lightolier basic concept table lamp with black lacquered steel base and lamp

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Style Mid Century Modern Design Desk Lamp 1950s
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Style Mid Century Modern Design Desk Lamp 1950s

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Style Mid Century Modern Design Desk Lamp 1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Miami, FL

A Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston classic design style for Lightolier Desk Lamp. Actually could

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955
Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955

Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

RARE & FABULOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN GERALD THURSTON TWIN FIBERGLASS SHADE ARTICULATING DESK LAMP

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's
Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's

Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier crossed swords desk lamp with brass rimmed Raffia Barrel Shades

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style All Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style All Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style All Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Bainbridge, NY

American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier style brass desk lamp. Featuring a

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s
Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s

Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Metal

Vintage Enameled Metal and Brass Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Vintage Enameled Metal and Brass Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Vintage Enameled Metal and Brass Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier table/desk lamp with oversized, fully adjustable shade (ca. 1950s

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Mid Century Two Light  Flex Arm Desk Lamp poss. Laurel or Thurston
Mid Century Two Light  Flex Arm Desk Lamp poss. Laurel or Thurston

Mid Century Two Light Flex Arm Desk Lamp poss. Laurel or Thurston

By Laurel Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Chic two light flex arm desk lamp, constructed of anodized gold/brass tone aluminum, brass and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Double-Headed Desk Lamp Lightolier Style
Mid-Century Modern Double-Headed Desk Lamp Lightolier Style

Mid-Century Modern Double-Headed Desk Lamp Lightolier Style

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern double-headed desk lamp in the style of Gerald

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp attributed to Lightolier
Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp attributed to Lightolier

Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp attributed to Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chicago, IL

Adorable Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp. Designer and Maker unknown. Quality parts and good weight

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Black & Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan
Rare Pair of Black & Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan

Rare Pair of Black & Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Made in Japan in the 1980s, these lamps were probably designed by Gerald Thurston, who came up with

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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H 19 in Dm 6 in

Lightolier Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Nashville, TN

Gerald Thurston desk lamp for Lightolier

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Gerald Thurston Table-Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston Table-Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston Table-Desk Lamp

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H 23 in Dm 13 in

Gerald Thurston Table-Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Brambleton, VA

Vintage Table/Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Desk Lamp

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

striking 1950s task lamp by Gerald Thurston.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

A Mid Century Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp
A Mid Century Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

A Mid Century Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage Gerald Thurston desk lamp with wood and brass stem, boomerang shaped base, and perforated

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

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H 20 in Dm 14.75 in

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Westport, CT

A desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp for Lightolier

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H 16.5 in W 17 in D 16 in

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gerald Thurston desk or table lamp for Lightolier, c.1950s, USA. The lamp features a black enamel

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Gerald Thurston Table Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Table Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Table Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gerald Thurston desk lamp for Lightolier. Made in USA in 1950s. Plastic and brass.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston Table Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Table Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Table Lamp for Lightolier

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H 18.5 in W 18.5 in D 7 in

Gerald Thurston Table Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gerald Thurston desk lamp for Lightolier. Made in USA in 1950s. Plastic and brass.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lightolier Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Lightolier Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston

Lightolier Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston

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H 18 in W 15 in D 18 in

Lightolier Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Lightolier

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage iconic Gerald Thurston desk lamp for Lightolier. White shade

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Early Gerald Thurston Articulating Desk Lamp
Early Gerald Thurston Articulating Desk Lamp

Early Gerald Thurston Articulating Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Early Gerald Thurston Articulating Desk Lamp. Great desk lamp arm moves up down and turns side to

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk or Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk or Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk or Table Lamp

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H 24.75 in W 10.25 in D 12.25 in

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk or Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Kansas City, MO

Fine 1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier lamp. All original enameled aluminum shade and base with

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Black Lacquer & Walnut Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Black Lacquer & Walnut Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Black Lacquer & Walnut Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Chicago, IL

, body is walnut. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Early Tripod Table Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Early Tripod Table Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Early Tripod Table Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration: Gerald Thurston for Lightolier offering an early midcentury minimalist

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Rare Desk Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Rare Desk Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Rare Desk Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice and unique table or desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950s white

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features an articulating, 12 inch

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gerald Thurston Yellow Desk Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Yellow Desk Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Yellow Desk Lamp for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Gerald Thurston Manufacturer: Lightolier Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Cricket desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950's
Cricket desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950's

Cricket desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950's

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Montréal, QC

Iconic 1950’s Cricket desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1x 40 watt E-26 Edison

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gerald Thurston Green Desk Table Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Green Desk Table Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Green Desk Table Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Nice and unique adjustable table or desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The lamp

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1960 desk lamp by Gerald THURSTON for LIGHTOLIER
1960 desk lamp by Gerald THURSTON for LIGHTOLIER

1960 desk lamp by Gerald THURSTON for LIGHTOLIER

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Surrey, BC

A nice simple table lamp fully functional with pivoting attributes. A classic designed by

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
1950s Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

1950s Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

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H 16.25 in W 18 in L 16.25 in

1950s Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An elegant 'Profile' desk lamp by Lightolier. Three brass rods with walnut accents cross stacked at

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tri-Color Tripod Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Tri-Color Tripod Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston

Tri-Color Tripod Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An exceptional table lamp with a brass tripod base supporting three shades of black, red and cream.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Cantilevered Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Rare Cantilevered Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Rare Cantilevered Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare cantilevered desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American, circa 1950s. Paper lamp

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Cantilevered Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Rare Cantilevered Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Rare Cantilevered Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare Cantilevered Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American, circa 1950s. Retains it's

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Dual Arm Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Dual Arm Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Dual Arm Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peabody, MA

Classic Mid Century double arm lamp By Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, ca. 1950s. Pivoting shades

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Multidirectional Desk Tabletop Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Multidirectional Desk Tabletop Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Multidirectional Desk Tabletop Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant and beautiful condition on this multidirectional desk lamp with brass accents, and

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Painted Metal Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Painted Metal Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Painted Metal Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Great desk lamp by the iconic Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. This 1950s light has two bulbs and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston Table Lamp by Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Table Lamp by Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Table Lamp by Lightolier

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H 17 in W 29 in D 7.5 in

Gerald Thurston Table Lamp by Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Highland, IN

This Gerald Thurston desk or table lamp, has a shade which adjusts in height, swivels, and conceals

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gerald Thurston Wall Table or Desk Cricket Lamp Midcentury , 1950s
Gerald Thurston Wall Table or Desk Cricket Lamp Midcentury , 1950s

Gerald Thurston Wall Table or Desk Cricket Lamp Midcentury , 1950s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in San Diego, CA

White "Cricket" lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. It can be used on a table, desk or hung on

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern Midcentury Clamshell Table Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Modern Midcentury Clamshell Table Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Modern Midcentury Clamshell Table Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration: offering a modern midcentury clamshell table desk lamp by Gerald Thurston

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gérard Thurston, Desk lamp, 1950
Gérard Thurston, Desk lamp, 1950

Gérard Thurston, Desk lamp, 1950

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H 19.3 in Dm 11.82 in

Gérard Thurston, Desk lamp, 1950

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Elegant table lamp by Gérard Thurston, USA 1950. It rests on a tripod base in gilded brass, the

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Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass and Enameled Table or Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Mid Century Brass and Enameled Table or Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston

Mid Century Brass and Enameled Table or Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in San Diego, CA

High quality mid-century brass and enameled metal table or desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Thurston for Lightolier Two-Light Desk Lamp
Thurston for Lightolier Two-Light Desk Lamp

Thurston for Lightolier Two-Light Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Interesting and hard to find form designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The lamp features two

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Great 1950's Desk lamp Thurston for Lightolier (attribution)
Great 1950's Desk lamp Thurston for Lightolier (attribution)

Great 1950's Desk lamp Thurston for Lightolier (attribution)

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Ferndale, MI

Great 1950's Desk lamp Thurston for Lightolier (attribution) Mint clean, original finish, working

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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Lightolier Desk Lamp designed by Gerald Thurston
Lightolier Desk Lamp designed by Gerald Thurston

Lightolier Desk Lamp designed by Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Working metal and brass desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Articulating hood. We have

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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk/Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk/Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk/Table Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in San Diego, CA

Original Gerald Thurston for Lightolier desk/table lamp dating from the 1950s. Has the original

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Black Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Black Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Black Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Two available.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Desk Lamp
1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Desk Lamp

1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Desk Lamp

Located in Surrey, BC

1950s Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston designed for Lightolier brass desk lamp, in vintage

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Brass & Walnut Desk Lamps
Pair Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Brass & Walnut Desk Lamps

Pair Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Brass & Walnut Desk Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare pair of original modern desk lamps from Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Pierced metal

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston Black Lacquer & Walnut Two-Light Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston Black Lacquer & Walnut Two-Light Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston Black Lacquer & Walnut Two-Light Desk Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

, body is walnut. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Desk Lamp by Lightolier
Desk Lamp by Lightolier

Desk Lamp by Lightolier

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H 17 in W 29 in D 7.5 in

Desk Lamp by Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Desk lamp by Lightolier. This lamp shade is adjustable both vertically and swings from side to side.

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass, Aluminum

Kurt Versen Desk Lamp
Kurt Versen Desk Lamp

Kurt Versen Desk Lamp

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H 18 in W 14 in L 18 in

Kurt Versen Desk Lamp

By Kurt Versen, Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kurt Versen desk lamp, USA, circa 1950s. This table lamp by Modernist American lighting designer

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Patinated Brass and Aluminum Dual Light Desk Lamp
Patinated Brass and Aluminum Dual Light Desk Lamp

Patinated Brass and Aluminum Dual Light Desk Lamp

By Stilnovo, Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patinated brass desk lamp with two spun aluminum lamp shades. The aged brass stem tapers upwards

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Gerald Thurston desk lamp by Lightolier
Mid Century Gerald Thurston desk lamp by Lightolier

Mid Century Gerald Thurston desk lamp by Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Montréal, QC

Rare Gerald Thurston desk lamp manufacturedby Lightolier in the 1950’s. Molded off-white colored

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

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H 17 in W 10 in D 9 in

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features a crescent moon base. The stem is s

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

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H 16 in W 16 in D 17 in

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Gerald Thurston for lightolier desk table lamp with articulating shade. This lamp has a three way

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp for Lightolier

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H 18 in W 18 in D 1.5 in

Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Norwalk, CT

A wonderful iconic design, this Gerald Thurston lamp would be a great design element for your desk

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Ferndale, MI

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier gooseneck desk lamp.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Desk Lamp
1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Desk Lamp

1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

1950s Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston designed for Lightolier brass desk lamp, in vintage

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Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Double Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Double Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Double Desk Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic, Mid-Century Modern, double-headed desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Adjustable Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston
Mid Century Adjustable Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston

Mid Century Adjustable Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modern Adjustable Desk Table Lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. A rare

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Gerald Thurston Desk Table Lamp, Lightolier, Vintage
Gerald Thurston Desk Table Lamp, Lightolier, Vintage

Gerald Thurston Desk Table Lamp, Lightolier, Vintage

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in South Charleston, WV

Lightolier Desk Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston Circa 1950's-1960's Approx 20" tall. on

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Steel

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk or Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk or Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk or Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in San Diego, CA

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier desk or table lamp. Black enameled metal with brass. Fully

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bone White Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Bone White Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Bone White Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Bone white metal and brass desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, USA, circa 1960. Features a

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Gerald Thurston Desk Table Lamp for Lightolier, 1950s
Gerald Thurston Desk Table Lamp for Lightolier, 1950s

Gerald Thurston Desk Table Lamp for Lightolier, 1950s

By Stiffel, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Nice and unique table or desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The lamp has a

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lightolier Gerald Thurston Desk or Table Lamp Midcentury Classic, 1950s
Lightolier Gerald Thurston Desk or Table Lamp Midcentury Classic, 1950s

Lightolier Gerald Thurston Desk or Table Lamp Midcentury Classic, 1950s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare signed Lightolier desk or table lamp designed by the great Gerald Thurston. All original

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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Find many varieties of an authentic gerald thurston desk lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and plastic, every gerald thurston desk lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gerald thurston desk lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A gerald thurston desk lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made gerald thurston desk lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gerald Thurston, Lightolier and Kurt Versen are consistently popular.

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A gerald thurston desk lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $4,200.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

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