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.
Brass
Mid Century Brass Uplight Floor Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Astoria, NY
Vintage brass floor lamp designed by Lightolier in the 1950's. The uplight brass shade has decorative perforations that let light through.
Brass
Lightolier Torchiere
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1950's Black and Brass uplight by Lightolier, attributed to Thurston. Original and working condition.
Brass, Steel
Pair of Brass Uplights by Lightolier
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Torchiere uplights by Lightolier, attributed to Tommi Parzinger.
Brass
Enameled Metal Uplight by Lightolier, 1960's
By Lightolier
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Enameled Metal Uplight by Lightolier, 1960's. Retains two manufactures labels to the interior.
Metal, Enamel
Classic Five Light, Mid-Century Modern Uplight Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
American made Mid-Century Modern chandelier, brass and walnut trim arms support the original frosted white glass globe shades. Original working condition.
Brass
Twelve Light Sciolari Brass and Chrome Chandelier for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and chic Sciolari for Lightolier chandelier. The twelve uplight sockets cast a brilliant light, the vertical stem will adjust in length to position the fixture at desired he...
Brass, Chrome
Three Uplights - Lightolier
Located in SouthPort, CT
Three uplights in enameled metal, brass feet, by Lightolier. $400 each.
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$3,100 / item
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
IDE BISTRO TABLE - 30" Travertine Beige Stone Round Entryway Table, Hall Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
Elegant IDE Round Travertine Stone Table – 30 inc Diameter, 30 inc Height A masterpiece of natural elegance and sophisticated design. Measuring 30 inches in diameter and standing 30...
Stone, Travertine, Iron
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Brass
$3,497 / set
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
A Pair of 21st Century Barovier Style Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 21st-century gold and clear Murano glass wall sconces showcase a refined Art Deco aesthetic inspired by the Barovier style. The handblown glass shades have a delicate ribbe...
Brass
Frank Lloyd Wright 'Robie 2' Coffee Table by Cassina, 1989
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Lloyd Wright designed wooden "Robie 2" coffee table in walnut stained cherry. The highly influential Wright created this coffee table in 1902 for his Frederick C. Robie House i...
Cherry
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,895 / set
H 65.75 in Dm 20 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Wishbone Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston
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...
Brass
"Cambert" Hammered Iron Bench by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Cambert Bench translates the collection’s sculptural metal vocabulary into a functional seating piece. A hammered bronze-finished iron frame with aged brass ball accents supports...
Iron
$616Sale Price|63% Off
H 70.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Hollywood Regency Floor Lamp, Glass & Brass, Italian Design, 1980s
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌟 Stunning 1980's Hollywood Regency Floor Lamp for Sale! 🌟 Elevate your space with this exquisite Hollywood Regency style floor lamp, reminiscent of vintage glamour and sophistica...
Brass
Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier, 1953
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Classic uplight torchère floor lamp with three vertical brass rods supporting a shallow brass bowl and wider glass shade. The base designed by Gerald Thurston with a textured, fire a...
Brass
Torchiere Lamp by Russel Wright
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An aluminum torchiere, retaining the original matte red paint, with a shallow bowl-form shade and a domed cast-iron base.
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