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Gerald Thurston Lighting

American

As the leading designer at Lightolier during the postwar building and design boom, Gerald Thurston created his clever lighting — sleek floor lamps, table lamps and desk lamps — to suit the American lifestyles of 1950s and 1960s. His designs were at the forefront of the mid-century modern lighting revolution — like much of the visionary work being done at the time in furniture and interiors, Thurston’s fixtures are both elegant and totally innovative, reflecting the exploration of new ideas and new technology that consumed designers of the era.

Thurston eventually led a stellar team of international lighting designers at Lightolier. He was important to the pioneering East Coast–based electric lighting company, and rumor has it that because he sketched every design on craft paper, the manufacturer insured his right hand for one million American dollars.

While enrolled in the School of the Art Institute of Chicago during the 1930s, where he earned his degree in industrial design, Thurston worked as a freelance designer for the Zenith Radio Corporation. Once he graduated, he found a position at the New Metal Craft Company. There he designed custom lighting fixtures and decorative objects for architects and interior designers.

Lightolier enticed Thurston to join them in approximately 1950. That same year, New York’s Museum of Modern Art featured a green floor lamp of his in their Good Design Exhibition of 1950. The sculptural lamps that Thurston created for Lightolier are representative of his interest in Scandinavian modernist lighting as well as the revolutionary designs produced by postwar Italian companies such as Arredoluce and Arteluce. (Lightolier partnered with the latter, and Thurston found inspiration in the work of Arteluce founder Gino Sarfatti.)

During Thurston’s decades-long tenure with Lightolier, he became internationally known for his many designs. His modernist fixtures are characterized by clean lines, vibrant colors and an appealing meld of metals and rich woods. His slender-legged Lightolier Tripod floor lamp, introduced in the 1960s, garnered widespread acclaim, while his whimsical Cricket lamp, with its arthropodan shade and slim brass frame, is wholly versatile — it can be hung as a sconce or positioned on a desk and offers direct or diffused light.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Gerald Thurston lighting, decorative objects and more.

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Creator: Gerald Thurston
1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

$8,000

1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell, Gerald Thurston

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Elegant chandelier from Gerald Thurston for Lightolier , USA. Pierced and slightly folded punched hole in an enameled aluminium shade sitting on a brass stucture . Glass diffuser un...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

$10,000

1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

A classic 1950s blend of Paavo Tynell collaboration with Lightolier USA model 'Ballerina' . 6 arms brass chandelier with enameled pierced shade giving it a starry night look whe...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern 1950s Tripod Table Lamp in Walnut & Brass
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern 1950s Tripod Table Lamp in Walnut & Brass

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern 1950s Tripod Table Lamp in Walnut & Brass

$4,800

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern 1950s Tripod Table Lamp in Walnut & Brass

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very nice early example of this lamp in brass, walnut & off white enameled shades. Very hard to find lamp. Fully working in very good condition.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Steel

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA
1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA

$3,000

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

1950s Gerald Thurston Brass plated uplighter with 3 pierced shade for Lightolier . Top concave relector have a nice patina on it . Contain 3 E26 sockets rated at 60 watt each .

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Saucer Shade Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Mid Century Saucer Shade Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Mid Century Saucer Shade Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$975

Mid Century Saucer Shade Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic Saucer shade reading, floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier. The lamp features an adjustable shade which pivots and tilts, and the vertical center pole exte...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$1,100

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A striking mid-century modern table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, featuring its original molded white acrylic shade and rare perforated metal light diffuser. This ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA
1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA

1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA

$3,000

1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Elegant 5 arms striped glass mounted on a brass structure flush mount fixture from Lightolier. Leafs are brass plated . Contain 5 E26 Edison base socket rated at 40 watt each ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe Cap, Restored
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe Cap, Restored

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe Cap, Restored

$1,700

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe Cap, Restored

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Restored Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe Cap. This is not just a beautiful design but also an iconic item, making appearance in the original Blade Runner. It is seating on sideboard beside Deckard’s sofa in his ‘conapt’. Original socket was not functioning and was replaced with a new one, together with new modern wiring. The knob is original and Lightolier logo is clearly visible. Brass was polished and took a light coat of specialty lacquer. Metal base, sanded down, rust removed and refinished in matching color acrylic lacquer. Taupe on this model usually has flaking finish and needs sanding and re-coating. Color-matched acrylic was used. Diffuser has some heat damage which for Taupe lamp...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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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

$2,919

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, USA, 1950s. Executed in brass, aluminium, lucite and metal, the table lamp comes wit...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass, Metal

Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere
Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere

Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere

$1,500

Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Classic mid century torchiere floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier. This stunning lamp features a black base from...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$1,299

Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Attractive and space efficient floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston and manufactured by Lightolier. Both names are icons in the field of American midcentury modern lighting design ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Midcentury Tri Pod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C 1950s
Midcentury Tri Pod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C 1950s

Midcentury Tri Pod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C 1950s

$1,000

Midcentury Tri Pod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C 1950s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic midcentury table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, made by Lightolier, circa 1950s. The lamp has a three leg, tripod form base of black rods, which support interior diffusers...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade
Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade

$1,895

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and a beautiful torchiere floor lamp by Gerald Thuston for Lightolier. Glass dish rests on a brass plate supported by three rods which are conne...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamp

$1,150

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location. Tripod Floor Lamp. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.

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1950s Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Wrought Iron

1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA
1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA

1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA

$1,495Sale Price|25% Off

1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Elegant table lamp made of walnut, brass with plastic shade. By Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Marked.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston

Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston

$3,500

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Pr Mid Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Pr Mid Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Pr Mid Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pr Mid Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Incredible pair of Mid Century, Hollywood Regency table lamps designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier circa 1950/1960's. This rare form is referred to as Floriform, this pair is ...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Gerald Thurston Walnut and Brass Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, USA, 1950s
Gerald Thurston Walnut and Brass Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, USA, 1950s

Gerald Thurston Walnut and Brass Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, USA, 1950s

$1,450

Gerald Thurston Walnut and Brass Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, USA, 1950s

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Hamburg, PA

Illuminate your space with this iconic mid-century modern tripod table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier in the United States during the 1950s. Featuring a sculptural b...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA
1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

$4,000

1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

By Edward Wormley, Paavo Tynell, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

1950s Lightolier Art Deco style 6 arms chandelier made of bowls shaped , striped glass shade sitting on a sturdy cast polished aluminium and bras...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp

$1,500

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Toledo, OH

Iconic mid-century modern tripod table lamp by George Thurston for Lightolier from the 1950's. The lamp features 3 original sockets with a turn switch, 3 brass and walnut legs, and t...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Starburst chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Starburst chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Starburst chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$4,950

Starburst chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Exquisitely restored brass starburst chandelier with gold-flecked glass bobeches by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Signed.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Triennial Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C1965
Mid Century Modern Triennial Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C1965

Mid Century Modern Triennial Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C1965

$1,595

Mid Century Modern Triennial Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C1965

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous Gerald Thurston design and interpretation of the triennial floor lamp in brown tones with brass accents. Completely maneuverable to accent any lighting position desired. In ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier

$1,450

Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier. Overall great vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Brass

1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade
1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade

1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Gerald Thurston six arms brass chandelier with enameled pierced shade . Opale glass diffuser under . Contain 6 E26 Edison base socket rated at 60 watt each . Could ajust lenght ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA
1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Classic pendant from the 50s by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier . Brass plated shade with perforated enameled steel cone . Bakelite knob under . Contain one E26 size socket rat...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Lightolier, Floor Lamp
Lightolier, Floor Lamp

Lightolier, Floor Lamp

$2,500

Lightolier, Floor Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gerald Thurston floor lamp by Lightolier. Features a brass and walnut base and a perforated brass shade. Measures: 17" diameter x 64.5" height.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, Triennale Floor Lamp. 1960s
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, Triennale Floor Lamp. 1960s

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, Triennale Floor Lamp. 1960s

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, Triennale Floor Lamp. 1960s

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp. This is a well known iconic design. Lamp, undergone a good deal of cleaning. Sockets were replaced with premium UL listed units. All lights wo...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier
Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

$1,400

Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Highland, IN

A wonderful example of Sciolari's playful experiments in lighting design, the wire cage lamp came in a taller oval form and this round coiled shape that i...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"

$1,496

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Peoria, AZ

MAGNIFICENT! Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Brass & Walnut Gerald Thurston Designer 1954 Here is a marvelous Mid Century Modern Icon! The 1954 Tripod Brass & Walnut Table ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Floor Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Floor Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Floor Lamp

$2,500

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Floor Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Hanover, MA

Mid-1950's three light floor lamp produced by Lightolier and designed by Gerald Thurston. The style of the pierced polished brass tapered bowls appears to have been influenced by the...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Copper

Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston
Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston

Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston

$4,321

Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Lisse, NL

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Teak Pendant Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s. A stunning example of mid-century American design, this rare pendant light was designed by Ge...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Aluminum

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$975

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic Thurston design Mid Century saucer top reading lamp manufactured by Lightolier. The lamp can be raised to 52 in, or lowered to 42 in H, the disk shade is 12 in. in diameter, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Steel

2 Pairs Mid Century Modern Glass & Brass Wall Sconces by Progress Lighting
2 Pairs Mid Century Modern Glass & Brass Wall Sconces by Progress Lighting

2 Pairs Mid Century Modern Glass & Brass Wall Sconces by Progress Lighting

$1,595 / set

2 Pairs Mid Century Modern Glass & Brass Wall Sconces by Progress Lighting

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous painted curved and tapered glass & brass wall sconces by progress lighting c1955. Painted glass shades with a geometric pattern in gold & white. Two pairs available and in e...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Walnut & Brass Lamp Tripod Base
Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Walnut & Brass Lamp Tripod Base

Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Walnut & Brass Lamp Tripod Base

$1,900

Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Walnut & Brass Lamp Tripod Base

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Toledo, OH

Gerald Thurston mid century modern table lamp with three Leviton sockets. Each has a thumb switch under the sockets. Roller switch on the cord. Brass and metal tripod base with a wal...

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20th Century North American Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston

Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston

$2,280Sale Price / set|33% Off

Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in South Charleston, WV

Sleek and Versatile, this pair of wall lamps by Gerald Thurston that provides elegant lighting with a sophisticated approach to wall sconce illumination. 17.5" tall, 14" deep and 8" ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier
Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier

Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier

$999

Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three shade floor lamp with pivoting heads. Classic Lightolier styling in minimal elegant form. Each shade with own switch. It is recommended the buyer rewire the whole lamp, which i...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern Wishbone Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Laurel
Pair of Mid Century Modern Wishbone Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Laurel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Wishbone Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Laurel

$2,895 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Wishbone Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Laurel

By Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Wishbone Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston for the Laurel Lamp Co. C1960. Beautiful pair of floor lamps with original glass shades totally intact. 65.75 height with a 2...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Walnut & Bright Tripod Floor Lamp, Circa 1960
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Walnut & Bright Tripod Floor Lamp, Circa 1960

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Walnut & Bright Tripod Floor Lamp, Circa 1960

$3,500

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Walnut & Bright Tripod Floor Lamp, Circa 1960

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Walnut & Bright Brass Tripod Floor Lamp. Featuring lower sturdy, reflective tripod Brass legs, solid Walnut stem, Lampshade shown for display only and ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Space Age Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1970s
Space Age Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1970s

Space Age Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1970s

$395

Space Age Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1970s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century, Space Age designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier circa 1970's. The lamp features a saucer shaped dome shade of white plastic, mounted on a tapering pole ver...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Gerald Thurston Lighting

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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

$1,595

MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A mid century desk lamp by Lightolier designed by Gerald Thurston. The flying saucer model features a brass body and an articulated arm that allows for added height and directional...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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

$3,300

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 ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s

$3,500

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Early Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Reading Floor Lamp with White Linen Shade. Featuring a joined tripod, three legged patinated Brass framework, original Off-White ena...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Floor Lamp
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Floor Lamp

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Floor Lamp

$1,750

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Floor Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston , manufactured by Lightolier, circa 1950/1960's. This example features a sculpted tri pod base of solid brass, solid walnu...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Gerald Thurston Lamps
Pair of Gerald Thurston Lamps

Pair of Gerald Thurston Lamps

$2,800 / set

Pair of Gerald Thurston Lamps

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Pair of sculptural table lamps in a white Matte porcelain by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The lamps each have three light sockets and they have been newly rewired. One lamps has...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Sculptural Ceramic Lamps by Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Sculptural Ceramic Lamps by Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Sculptural Ceramic Lamps by Lightolier

$2,800 / set

Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Sculptural Ceramic Lamps by Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Pair of "Parabolic Fin" Model Ceramic Lamps, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American, circa 1950s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. One lamp has a...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Mid Century Black and Gold Adjustable Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier
Mid Century Black and Gold Adjustable Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier

Mid Century Black and Gold Adjustable Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier

$1,200

Mid Century Black and Gold Adjustable Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century Triennale style floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950/1960's. The lamp features three lights, each having a two tier cylindrical shad...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulated Floor Lamps Mid Century Modern
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulated Floor Lamps Mid Century Modern

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulated Floor Lamps Mid Century Modern

$3,850 / set

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulated Floor Lamps Mid Century Modern

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Articulated Mid Century Floor Lamps, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American, circa 1960s. The floor lamps are fully adjustable, with the central shade adjusting...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tri-Pole Torchiere Patterned Glass Shade by Gerald Thurston
Mid-Century Modern Tri-Pole Torchiere Patterned Glass Shade by Gerald Thurston

Mid-Century Modern Tri-Pole Torchiere Patterned Glass Shade by Gerald Thurston

$2,195

Mid-Century Modern Tri-Pole Torchiere Patterned Glass Shade by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous tall floor lamp with a tri-pole setup which helps support a beautiful textured and Patterned glass shade 18 inches in diameter. Metal and brass base 14 inch. 3 bulb setup fo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Iron

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp
Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

$675

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Brass colored metal with faux wood insert trim, on teardrop form base. Wo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

G. Thurston Porcelain Three-Tiered Table Lamp, Lightolier, 1950s, USA
G. Thurston Porcelain Three-Tiered Table Lamp, Lightolier, 1950s, USA

G. Thurston Porcelain Three-Tiered Table Lamp, Lightolier, 1950s, USA

$995Sale Price|60% Off

G. Thurston Porcelain Three-Tiered Table Lamp, Lightolier, 1950s, USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Huge in size and presence but elegant and refined with its prime quality dark brown porcelain bowl, brass hardware and accent. Measure 41 inches high to finial tips. Three regular ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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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

$1,250

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 sturdy Brass plated tubular stem, round balanced, weighted 6D base, turn switch to base, adjusting Black enameled interior Brass shade head (8.25 W x 3W) extending to 10W with Cast Iron handle...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamps by Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamps by Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamps by Lightolier

$2,200 / set

Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamps by Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Gerald Thurston powder coated aluminum canister lamps reflect light from the back of the lamp. Very beautiful illumination.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Aluminum

1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA
1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA

1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA

$1,961

1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in London, GB

Gerald Thurston Triennale floor lamp for Lightolier. Original dusky pink enameled frame and base with brass detailing. In good vintage condition showing expected signs of wear comme...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

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

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Peoria, AZ

RARE & FABULOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN GERALD THURSTON FIBERGLASS SHADE MINIMALIST DESK LAMP! CONICAL DESIGN! CIRCA 1957 WHITE DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 22" TALL by 10" WIDE Thi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Gerald Thurston lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Gerald Thurston 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 Gerald Thurston lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Gerald Thurston were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Robert Sonneman, Stiffel, and The Marbro Lamp Company. Prices for Gerald Thurston lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $395 and can go as high as $7,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,200.

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