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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
Tall Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Radiating Brass & Walnut Table Lamp
Tall Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Radiating Brass & Walnut Table Lamp

Tall Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Radiating Brass & Walnut Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 3' H flared and incised brass and walnut table lamp, circa 1960. Featuring a radiating vertically lined antique bronzed finish top and partial stem wit...

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

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Brass, 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

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

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

Vintage Floor Lamp for Lightolier / Arredoluce Gino Sarfatti
Vintage Floor Lamp for Lightolier / Arredoluce Gino Sarfatti

Vintage Floor Lamp for Lightolier / Arredoluce Gino Sarfatti

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Gerald Thurston Floor Lamp for Lightolier. Italian inspired. In the manner of Gino Sarfatti for Arredoluce More than likely Jonathan Adler's Maxime Task Floor Lamp was a s...

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

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Brass

Majestic Lamp Co. Walnut, Brass & Glass Side Table, Floor Lamp, 1960's
Majestic Lamp Co. Walnut, Brass & Glass Side Table, Floor Lamp, 1960's

Majestic Lamp Co. Walnut, Brass & Glass Side Table, Floor Lamp, 1960's

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Majestic Lamp Company Walnut & Brass Combination Side Table Floor Lamp. Small footprint. Featuring a tubular Brass hourglass frame, doweled Walnut centrepiece, round glass table surf...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Pr. Mid Century Table Lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/60
Pr. Mid Century Table Lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/60

Pr. Mid Century Table Lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/60

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of late 1950's - early 60's table lamps, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The lamps feature ceramic tapering conical bodies having a raised relief diamond quilt...

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

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Metal

1960s Triennale style Tri-Light Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Inc
1960s Triennale style Tri-Light Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Inc

1960s Triennale style Tri-Light Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Inc

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Hard to find lamp, with a very powerful design, really commands a room, right off the deck of the Millennium Falcon. The black, patina'd nickel and the white louvres are truly a div...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Wall Light Sconce Gerald Thurston Lightolier
Wall Light Sconce Gerald Thurston Lightolier

Wall Light Sconce Gerald Thurston Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Large wall light sconce Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Handcrafted glass with white and gold colored glass overlay creating a bursting display...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Triennial Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Triennial Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Triennial Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous Triennial Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Black with brass shades and trim in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Base is 11 inches in diameter an...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Steel

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Studio Porcelains" Dark Gray Table Lamp, 1950's
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Studio Porcelains" Dark Gray Table Lamp, 1950's

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Studio Porcelains" Dark Gray Table Lamp, 1950's

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Substantial Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Charcoal Gray "Studio Porcelains" Pleated Table Lamp. Featuring a large fluted Gun Metal Porcelain body, Brass stem, original White enameled triple sockets on beveled Brass base. Original pleated tapered...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston, USA
Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston, USA

Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston, USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Mid-century classic streamlined brass tripod floor lamp with linen shade. Some patina to brass, professionally rewired for use in the USA. Lamp uses 3 bulbs. Shade not included. Shad...

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

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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

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

Classic Modernist "Dandelion" Chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Classic Modernist "Dandelion" Chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Classic Modernist "Dandelion" Chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Buffalo, NY

Beautiful late 1950's/ 1960's Mid -Century Modern "Dandelion" chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The brass frame supports Thirteen Art glass discs each illuminated by a ca...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

1960s Stylized Space Age Gerald Thurston Reading Floor Lamps Mid-Century Modern
1960s Stylized Space Age Gerald Thurston Reading Floor Lamps Mid-Century Modern

1960s Stylized Space Age Gerald Thurston Reading Floor Lamps Mid-Century Modern

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Monrovia, CA

1960s Gerald Thurston stylized matching space age reading floor lamps. These rare Gerald Thurston Space age lamps (2) are in excellent vintage condition. Gorgeous shades that hover like a space ship. Great lighting ability for reading. Perfect matching reading lamps for you both.  Excellent vintage condition and consistent with age and use throughout the years. Color is a light creamy beige with a double gold band on each metal shade. Dimensions: 45" tall 18" elbow to shade 11 x 4...

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

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Metal

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

Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Brass Desk Lamp for Lightolier

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

Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of pristine vintage Lumilon table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Original one-piece shade-diffusers. UL listed.

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1960s American Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Triple Gourd-Form Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Triple Gourd-Form Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Triple Gourd-Form Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning Lightolier table lamp in white satin glazed ceramic stacked spherical bodies. Each segment separated by a brass ring spacer. Base is a brass plate. The three socket lighting...

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1950s American Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Metal

Pair of Tall Decorative Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Pair of Tall Decorative Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston

Pair of Tall Decorative Ceramic and Brass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, sculptural table lamps by Gerald Thurston -- cream and light taupe ceramic form with patinated brass base and accents. Each lamp features a triple socket, serving as an ampl...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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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

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

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier American Porcelain Hourglass Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier American Porcelain Hourglass Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier American Porcelain Hourglass Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Brown, Beige, and White ceramic and brass trimmed Hourglass shaped Table Lamp (GERALD THURSTON FOR LIGHOLIER)

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

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Porcelain

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Swing-Arm Table Lamp with Original Diffuser
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Swing-Arm Table Lamp with Original Diffuser

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Swing-Arm Table Lamp with Original Diffuser

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A quintessential example of American Mid Century Modernism, this swing-arm table lamp was designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Renowned for his ability to blend mechanical in...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Metal

Early Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal and Brass by Gerald Thurston, 1950's
Early Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal and Brass by Gerald Thurston, 1950's

Early Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal and Brass by Gerald Thurston, 1950's

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Early Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal, Brass and Original Shade by Gerald Thurston, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Black lacquered metal, brass and original shade Styl...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Floor Lamp with New Custom Lamp Shade
Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Floor Lamp with New Custom Lamp Shade

Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Floor Lamp with New Custom Lamp Shade

By Gerald Thurston, Stiffel

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-century modern floor two-bulb lamp with a black and silver stem and a new custom white barrel shade.

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

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Metal

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

Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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

Polychrome Metal Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Montreal, QC

Polychrome metal floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Includes an upward reflector and an adjustable reading lamp.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Lightolier Turned Concave Wood Staff Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Vintage Lightolier Turned Concave Wood Staff Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston

Vintage Lightolier Turned Concave Wood Staff Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Lightolier Turned Concave Wood Staff Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston A smooth tapering towards center in both directions wood staff.

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

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Metal

Mid Century Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier
Mid Century Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier

Mid Century Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A classic uplight Torchere 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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

1960s Lightolier 9 Arms Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA
1960s Lightolier 9 Arms Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

1960s Lightolier 9 Arms Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

A 1950s 9 arms striped and texturized glass shade chandelier/pendant sitting on a brass structure by Lightolier . Contain 8 E26/E27 socket 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

1960 2 Lightolier ' Claremont ' 8 arms chandeliers , USA
1960 2 Lightolier ' Claremont ' 8 arms chandeliers , USA

1960 2 Lightolier ' Claremont ' 8 arms chandeliers , USA

By Carl Moser 1, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Rare 8 arms brass plated chandelier from the ' Claremont ' series from Lightolier . Gold dust and Star pattern printed on candelabra glass cup outlined with a white motif . Tea...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston
Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston

Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier brass and glass pendant light. Brass and steel mesh cone supporting a domed textured glass shade with overlaid faux gilding to the underside. Lightolie...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier, 1953
Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier, 1953

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Two Color Parabolic Fin Ceramic Lightolier Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston c.1950s
Two Color Parabolic Fin Ceramic Lightolier Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston c.1950s

Two Color Parabolic Fin Ceramic Lightolier Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston c.1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Oakland, CA

Parabolic ceramic "Fin" two color table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The lamp is complimented with brass and aluminum accents. The two color accents are a black /...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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 unde...

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

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Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Accent Table Lamp in Gloss Black & Polished Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Accent Table Lamp in Gloss Black & Polished Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Accent Table Lamp in Gloss Black & Polished Brass

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Stamford, CT

Over the last century, lighting design has experienced a remarkable transformation. Today’s designers continue to explore bold new forms and materials, but the spirit of this innovat...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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 toned enameled metal cone Shades, rolled edges, Off White interior, long adjustable...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Metal

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

Gerald Thurston Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gerald Thurston brass double shade table lamp for Lightolier, U.S.A. Reminiscent of a bankers counter or desk lamp impressive scale with double l...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Sculptural Porcelain & Brass Sputnik Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Sculptural Porcelain & Brass Sputnik Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Sculptural Porcelain & Brass Sputnik Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Monumental Mid Century Modern table lamp features tapered ribbed ceramic body, mounted on flat round brass base and topped with large brass ball with the stem; the original brass fin...

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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

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 Lightolier Floor Lamp
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Floor Lamp

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Floor Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp
Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

Gerald Thurston Pottery Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston Pottery Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston Pottery Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

1960s Mid-Century Modern pottery table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston. Shades for photography only.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Pottery

Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamp for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Denton, TX

Aluminum cylinder with black metal base and pleated interior by Gerald Thurston. Best used as a floor up light to create a moody ambiance or to highlight a architechual element in th...

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

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid Century Tripod Lamp! Gerald Thurston Lightolier Designer Atomic Decor
Mid Century Tripod Lamp! Gerald Thurston Lightolier Designer Atomic Decor

Mid Century Tripod Lamp! Gerald Thurston Lightolier Designer Atomic Decor

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

EXQUISITE! MID CENTURY MODERN LIGHTOLIER TRIPOD TABLE LAMP BRASS & LINEN BY GERALD THURSTON DIMENSIONS: Approximately 27" High x 18" Wide Offered is a simply fabulous mid cent...

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

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Metal

Impeccable Extendable Arm Lumilux Study Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Impeccable Extendable Arm Lumilux Study Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Impeccable Extendable Arm Lumilux Study Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Impeccable extendable arm Lumilux study lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Brushed brass base with original one-piece molded shade-diffuser in excellen...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

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

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

Lightolier Lyric high-intensity desk lamp Michael Lax Gerald Thurston MidCentury
Lightolier Lyric high-intensity desk lamp Michael Lax Gerald Thurston MidCentury

Lightolier Lyric high-intensity desk lamp Michael Lax Gerald Thurston MidCentury

By Michael Lax, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Chrome

Vintage Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamp ca' 1950's Elegant MCM
Vintage Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamp ca' 1950's Elegant MCM

Vintage Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamp ca' 1950's Elegant MCM

By Gerald Thurston

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A vintage mid century gourd shaped lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, ca' 1950's. Ivory colored gourd shapes stacked in descending order. Rewired with Leviton cluster (double) s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Ceramic

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

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

Mid Century Modern Articulating Lightolier Lamp Gerald Thurston  Case Study Home
Mid Century Modern Articulating Lightolier Lamp Gerald Thurston  Case Study Home

Mid Century Modern Articulating Lightolier Lamp Gerald Thurston Case Study Home

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

ICONIC! Simply BEAUTIFUL LIGHTOLIER ARTICULATING SHADE DESK/TABLE LAMP By GERALD THURSTON Rare TERRA COTTA Color Does your Case Study House need new lamps? This marvelous specime...

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

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Metal

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

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. Plastic diffuser. Perfect addition to, n...

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Mid-20th Century American Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of pristine vintage Lumilon table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Original one-piece shade-diffusers. UL listed.

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1960s American Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Bisque Pottery & Eliptical Black Gloss Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Bisque Pottery & Eliptical Black Gloss Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Bisque Pottery & Eliptical Black Gloss Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Incised Black & Off White Table Ceramic Lamp. Featuring curved hourglass, pitcher form, matte Off White Bisque (5.5D) body, Black glazed oviform decora...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Marble, Brass

Ceramic and Brass Hourglass Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Ceramic and Brass Hourglass Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston

Ceramic and Brass Hourglass Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic midcentury table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston. The lamp has a ceramic and brass body of wasted or hourglass, form elements, it is in very fine original, and working cond...

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

Materials

Brass

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.