Mid Century Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic mid-century Gerald Thurston desk lamp. Plastic vented shade sits atop a matching metal base.
Metal
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 metal.
Metal
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 dents, great patina on brass, minor flaking on weighted handle, please see photos.
Metal, Brass, Enamel
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 modernist Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Metal
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.
Aluminum, Brass
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.
Metal, Brass
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 shade is a hallmark of the era, designed to provide focused task lighting while th...
Metal
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Dark Camel "Cricket" Table Lamp, Wall Lamp. Featuring the adjustable perforated dome Bakelite Shade in a natural, earthen coloration (Pantone ...
Brass, Steel
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
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!
Metal
Gerald Thurston Taupe Enamel & Brass Double Cone Desk Lamp, Circa 1960
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier adjustable Dual Shade Desk Lamp with Taupe Shades.
Brass, Metal
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 stem, white acrylic drum shade and plastic diffuser underneath. Metal lamp switch on ...
Metal
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Style Mid Century Modern Design Desk Lamp 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston classic design style for Lightolier Desk Lamp.
Metal
Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier crossed swords desk lamp with brass rimmed Raffia Barrel Shades.
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style All Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier style brass desk lamp.
Metal, Brass
Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in München, BY
Elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, USA, 1950s.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Lightolier Lyric high-intensity desk lamp Michael Lax Gerald Thurston MidCentury
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage Lightolier Lyric high-intensity desk lamp. Designed in the late 1960s, it features a characteristic mid-century modern (MCM) aesthetic with a black...
Chrome
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, USA).
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Mid Century Two Light Flex Arm Desk Lamp poss. Laurel or Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Chic two light flex arm desk lamp, constructed of anodized gold/brass tone aluminum, brass and steel.
Aluminum
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 Thurston for Lightolier, featuring black metal shades, a black base, and brass gooseneck a...
Aluminum
Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp attributed to Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable Vintage Gooseneck Desk Lamp. Designer and Maker unknown. Quality parts and good weight. The knob is wood. original wiring.
Metal
Rare Pair of Black & Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Japan in the 1980s, these lamps were probably designed by Gerald Thurston, who came up with many succcessful designs for Lightolier. They provide a fun look with their black ...
Metal, Nickel
Lightolier Desk Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Nashville, TN
Gerald Thurston desk lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Table-Desk Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Brambleton, VA
Vintage Table/Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston.
Brass
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Desk Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handsome combination of satin black and polished brass combine with smooth functionality in this striking 1950s task lamp by Gerald Thurston.
Aluminum, Brass
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 enameled shade.
Brass, Enamel
Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Westport, CT
A desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Brass, Aluminum
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.
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Gerald Thurston Table Lamp for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gerald Thurston desk lamp for Lightolier. Made in USA in 1950s.
Brass
Gerald Thurston Table Lamp for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gerald Thurston desk lamp for Lightolier. Made in USA in 1950s.
Brass
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 with brass body and black base.
Aluminum, Brass
Early Gerald Thurston Articulating Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Early Gerald Thurston Articulating Desk Lamp. Great desk lamp arm moves up down and turns side to side.
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
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 a brass stem.
Aluminum, Brass
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Black Lacquer & Walnut Desk Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly modern design and dual articulated lighting elements in black lacquered metal and brass conical shades. White Bakelite ends serve as the on/off switch. Base is black lacqu...
Brass, Metal
Desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Steel
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 tripod table lamp or desk lamp.
Iron
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 plastic dome with brass plated top, and walnut and brass stem with round metal base, ...
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features an articulating, 12 inch diameter, spun aluminum with Lucite diffuser saucer shade on an arched stem with bra...
Aluminum, Brass
Gerald Thurston Yellow Desk Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Gerald Thurston Manufacturer: Lightolier Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960’s Dimensions: 19.5″H x 9″W Materials: Enameled Aluminum,...
Aluminum, Brass
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 medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
Brass, Steel
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.
Brass, Metal
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 THURSTON.
Metal, Brass
1950s Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant 'Profile' desk lamp by Lightolier. Three brass rods with walnut accents cross stacked at the waist by a brass ring each extending upward to support three shallow enameled ...
Brass
Tri-Color Tripod Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An exceptional table lamp with a brass tripod base supporting three shades of black, red and cream.
Brass
Rare Cantilevered Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare cantilevered desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American, circa 1950s.
Metal
Rare Cantilevered Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Cantilevered Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American, circa 1950s.
Metal
Dual Arm Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic Mid Century double arm lamp By Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, ca. 1950s. Pivoting shades and arms. Measurements vary based on configuration. As shown in initial imag...
Metal
Multidirectional Desk Tabletop Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and beautiful condition on this multidirectional desk lamp with brass accents, and perforated shade very clean original condition. The lampshade moves from side to side and u...
Metal, Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Painted Metal Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great desk lamp by the iconic Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Metal, Brass
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 a wall.
Metal
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