Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
This lamp changed Lightolier's history because their track lighting became so popular all over the world, Lightolier soon shifted their focus on commercial sales of track lighting an...
Metal
Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Since the beginning the specialized in creating decorative chandeliers before shifting to high-end design, production in the late 1920s. Lightolier introduced the first track lightin...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Gerald Thurston Polished Brass Table Lamp with Marble Base, 1950
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Since the beginning the specialized in creating decorative chandeliers before shifting to high-end design, production in the late 1920s. Lightolier introduced the first track lightin...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Lightolier White Glass with Brass Trim Sconce Track Lighting
By Lightolier
Located in Hudson, NY
11 individual track light available. No track included. These will fit on Lightolier track.
Brass
Lightolier 1970s White Metal and Glass Hanging Lamp on Track
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lightolier 1970s white metal and glass hanging lamp on track. Can be moved along the track. Original identification sticker attached.
Metal
Sold
H 10.5 in Dm 15.5 in
MCM to Modern Aluminum Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Selling Separately
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
In its early years, the company specialized in fancy decorative chandeliers, then shifted to the high-end design and architectural markets in the 1920s. In the 1960s Lightolier intro...
Metal, Wire
Set of Three Lightolier Eyeball Track Lighting Fixtures Mid-Century Modern
By Lightolier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic set of three signed Lightolier chrome eyeball track lighting fixtures. The track is not included-contemporary track work with these vintage light heads.
Chrome
Sold
H 96.46 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Adjustable Tension Floor Pole Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Lisboa, PT
By turning the Lytespan sideways and modifying the design, Lightolier went on to invent track lighting." - in 1000 Lights, by Charlotte & Peter Fiell, for Taschen.
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Orange Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
In its early years, the company specialized in fancy decorative chandeliers, then shifted to the high-end design and architectural markets in the 1920s. In the 1960s Lightolier intro...
Metal, Wire
Lightolier Ceiling Track Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgeous collectible pull down track light. Glass will be replaced. Decorative pendants hang on the cord. It can lenghten to 51" from the top and shorten to 3'.
O...
Brass and Enamel Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1960's, Lightolier introduced the first track lighting system, designed by Kinsley Chan ( a vertically integrated track, unlike the horizontal tracks of today).
Bronze and Glass Chandelier by Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1960's, Lightolier introduced the first track lighting system, designed by Kinsley Chan ( a vertically integrated track, unlike the horizontal tracks of today).
Set of 12 Vintage Lightolier Orb Eyeball Chrome Track Lighting Fixtures
By Lightolier
Located in New London, CT
These track lighting heads were are probably about 30 years old. Medium base, maximum 300 Watts, Type R40, globes are 8" in diameter and 5.5" at the opening. Bulbs, because of there ...
Metal
Mid Century Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp attributed to Laurel with a solid wood teardrop form body on metal base with faux wood cathedral cut out base. Clean, working condition, shows very minor cosmetic wear, no...
Metal
$770Sale Price|30% Off
H 21.5 in Dm 18 in
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 ...
Metal
Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950/60's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950/60's. The lamp features an oblong walnut body with brass spacer tubes, mounted on a black disk f...
Metal
$7,500
H 99 in W 25 in D 25 in
Laurel Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp! Italian Stiffel Futura Era Rare
By Stiffel, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
This MAGNIFICENT LAUREL Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp is a very rare design! In 1959 Stiffel had released their "Futura" polelamp. It was a space age design that was intended to ap...
Metal, Brass
$2,400
H 65.75 in Dm 21 in L 65.75 in
Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century uplight torchiere floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston, with glass by Carl Moser, for Lightolier, circa 1950's. The lamp features a disk form texture and d...
Brass
$3,850 / set
H 64.5 in W 28 in D 12 in
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulated Floor Lamps Mid Century Modern
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
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...
Metal, Brass
$8,500
H 103 in W 20 in D 20 in
Stiffel Futura Tension Pole Lamp! Original 1959 Atomic Mid Century Modern Rare
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stiffel FUTURA Tension Pole Lamp! Rarest & Most Coveted Pole Lamp in the World. Atomic Mid Century Modern Lighting! Designer/Decorator's dream! 1959 Stiffel brought the world the fa...
Aluminum, Brass
$6,000
H 108 in W 17 in D 30 in
Mid Century Lytespan Tension Floor Lamp By Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/1960's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and rare Lytespan Mid Century tension pole floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier c. 1950/1960's. The lamp features two cone shades, and one large up facing ...
Aluminum, Brass
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Floor Lamp Rewired Mid Century Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant wood and brass finish Mid Century Modern floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American, circa 1950s. It has been rewired and is ready to use. The lamp shad...
Brass
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 which emanate three rods that splay out and supp...
Brass, Steel
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
H 63.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
1950s Gerald Thurston Floor Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Esperance, NY
1950s Gerald Thurston floor lamp for Lightolier.
Metal
Modernist Triennale Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful and extremely well made three shade floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Made of brass and black painted metal, each shade retains its original metal swir...
Metal, Brass
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...
Brass, Steel
Raymond Loewy Era Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Floor Lamp
By Stiffel, Raymond Loewy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exceptional mid-century modern tension pole floor lamp is an attributed Stiffel design, dating to the Raymond Loewy era of American industrial design. The lamp features a classi...
Metal
$1,463
H 24.41 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp with Architectural Form
Located in Voorburg, NL
This refined Italian mid-century modern table lamp embodies the era’s mastery of proportion, material, and understated elegance. Crafted in Italy during the mid-20th century, the lam...
Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
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...
Metal
Vintage Harvey Probber Terrazzo and Marble Mosaic Coffee Table Mid Century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking vintage coffee table featuring a thick scalloped terrazzo-style top with an inset marble mosaic design. The surface is composed of irregular white and gray marble chips set ...
Terrazzo
$1,135 / item
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic with Black Dots by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Ceramic
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
On Hold|$9,567
H 16.93 in W 40.95 in D 80.32 in
Large Teak Daybed by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn Model 159, Denmark 1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This exquisite teak daybed, designed by Danish furniture maker Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, showcases the simplicity and elegance of classic Danish design. Its sleek, solid wood frame f...
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Wood
$4,057
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 59.06 in
Original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s/60s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s. All hardware in working order. Reclines and adjusts into a huge array of positions. Original fabric with a coupl...
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Chrome Dining Table 1970
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Italian Chrome Dining Table, 1970 Lovely 1970s dining table with chrome legs and oval glass top. Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Pauline, Serge Moui...
Chrome
$6,666
H 30.71 in W 75.2 in D 35.44 in
Italian Mid Century Dining Teak Table Attributed to Ignazio Gardella, 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Italian teak dining table from the 1960s attributed to Ignazio Gardella is a significant example of the design of the era. The elliptical top is made of teak, characterized by w...
Brass, Iron
La Permanente Mobili Cantù Highboard in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wardrobe, maple, mirrored glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming armoire of Italian origin is beautifully crafted and manufactured by La permanente Mob...
Brass
$3,245
H 13.78 in W 29.73 in D 33.67 in
Mid-Century Wood and Glass Coffee Table in the style of Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Wood and Glass Coffee Table in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1970s
Glass, Wood
Spanish Colonial Narrow Walnut Console Table, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish colonial narrow console table. This piece has legs with two pedestals joined by a wooden stretcher.
Walnut
$1,680Sale Price|30% Off
H 62 in W 39 in D 19 in
American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Ash Burl Armoire Tallboy Dresser 62"
By American of Martinsville
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage American of Martinsville MCM Ash Burl Armoire, circa 1960s. A fun blend of Mid Century and Art Deco styling. Features double doors over three dovetailed lower drawers. Ope...
Brass
Augusta Glasses Large - Set of four
By Akua Objects
Located in København K, DK
4 pieces handcrafted Venetian Glassware Made in Murano For a whimsical burst of colour and excitement to grace any table setting, perfect for serving water, wine or lemonade The ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Boho Chic / Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart in the Franco Albini's Manner. Circa 1970s Features a two-tiered frame with ornate accents and handles at both sides. I...
Bamboo, Rattan
Marco Zanuso "Square" Sofa for Arflex, 1962
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Square" Sofa for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962 The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" sofa, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commitment to modernist desig...
Velvet
Pair of 19th Century Reclaimed Exterior French Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
Solid and striking, this pair of antique French oak doors once marked the entry to a stately home. Crafted from richly grained oak, the surface bears a warm medium-toned finish that ...
Oak
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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