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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.

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Creator: Gerald Thurston
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

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

Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier. Overall great vintage condition with age appropriate wear. This item is in our NYC private showroom and can be viewed by a...

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

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Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston For Lightolier "Cricket" Lamp ca' 1950's
Gerald Thurston For Lightolier "Cricket" Lamp ca' 1950's

Gerald Thurston For Lightolier "Cricket" Lamp ca' 1950's

By Gerald Thurston

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A nice example of a Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Cricket"lamp. All original, complete with plastic diffuser, original wiring, original beige paint.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Mod Space Age Mushroom Lamp by Gdrald Thurston for Lightolier c. 1970's
Mod Space Age Mushroom Lamp by Gdrald Thurston for Lightolier c. 1970's

Mod Space Age Mushroom Lamp by Gdrald Thurston for Lightolier c. 1970's

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mod -Mid Century design mushroom lamp table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier circa 1970's. The lamp features a graphic black and white color scheme, which acce...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Brass and Ebonized Walnut by Gerald Thurston
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Brass and Ebonized Walnut by Gerald Thurston

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Brass and Ebonized Walnut by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and sculptural Mid-Century Modern floor lamp was realized by the esteemed designer, Gerald Thurston, in the United States, circa 1950. It features sculptural brass legs...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Steel and Glass Dome Chandelier
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Steel and Glass Dome Chandelier

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Steel and Glass Dome Chandelier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Original 1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier steel and glass chandelier chandelier. Milk glass dome shade suspends from circular steel central f...

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

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Aluminum

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

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

Pair of Sculptural Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Pair of Sculptural Lamps by Gerald Thurston

Pair of Sculptural Lamps by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Sculptural table lamps in white matte porcelain by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The lamps each have three light sources and they have been newly rewired. There is a slight...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's
Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's

Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier crossed swords desk lamp with brass rimmed Raffia Barrel Shades. Featuring dual arms in Brass, ball sockets, original adjusting dual Brass rimmed inte...

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1950s 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, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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

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 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

1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier
1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier

1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier Space Age Atomic Midcentury Modern Unmarked 26.5 h x 23.25 Tripod base 12 diameter Preowned original vintage con...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Iron

Seldom seen Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Modernist Louvered Desk Lamp
Seldom seen Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Modernist Louvered Desk Lamp

Seldom seen Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Modernist Louvered Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Modernist Louvered Desk Lamp..Wonderful architectural design.. Nice original condition.. minor scratching to the original enameled shade,,...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum, 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 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

1950s Marble Brass Table Lamp Gerald Thurston Lightolier
1950s Marble Brass Table Lamp Gerald Thurston Lightolier

1950s Marble Brass Table Lamp Gerald Thurston Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Elegant Table Lamp designed by Gerald Thurston and produced by Lightolier Lamp is supported by a colorful, faceted marble base. Three-way light socket. 27 tall to finial x 7.5 ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Marble, 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

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

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

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Brass, 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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

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

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid Century Brass and Lucite Rocket Floor Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid Century Brass and Lucite Rocket Floor Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid Century Brass and Lucite Rocket Floor Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid Century brass and Lucite rocket floor lamp Base is 15 x 15 and the lamp is 51 inches high overall Brass base has some spotting so we are selling t...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Gerald Thurston, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1960s
Gerald Thurston, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1960s

Gerald Thurston, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1960s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Stamford, CT

Gerald Thurston, American Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1950s A model WM-6198 teak, brass, and plastic table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lighto...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

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

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Floor Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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 Stiffel, Gerald Thurston

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier  Mid Century Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier  Mid Century Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid Century Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier mid century walnut and brass floor lamp This lamp measures: 15 wide x 15 deep x 54.5 inches high This lamp is in Fair Vintage Condition with some sep...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston
Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston

Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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

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

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

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic mid century floor lamp with 3 adjustable lamp heads in brass and painted steel. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier c1955 the Triennial lamp is an iconic piece of A...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Steel

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

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 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

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

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 Paavo Tynell, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

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

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

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp
Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

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

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

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

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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Michael Lax

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage Lightolier Lyric high-intensity desk lamp. Designed in the late 1960s, it features a characteristic mid-century modern (MCM) aesthetic with a black...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Chrome

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

Mid Century Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

Large Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass, Iron and Glass Chandelier
Large Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass, Iron and Glass Chandelier

Large Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass, Iron and Glass Chandelier

By Gaetano Sciolari, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting, Stilnovo

Located in Houston, TX

Large Gerald Thurston for Lightolier brass, Iron and glass chandelier. Rare large Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. This stunning modernist chandelier...

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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Iron

Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural tripod table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C1955. In amazing original condition with the original shades. Brass is still l...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass, Sheet Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and chic, quilted ceramic body with brass base and top. Excellent overall condition, slight bruise on brass base, as shown. Base accepts three bulbs to provide ample light. S...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Large Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Table Lamp
Large Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Table Lamp

Large Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

1950's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier ceramic and brass large table lamp. Shade for photography only.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Metal Table Lamps
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Metal Table Lamps

Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Metal Table Lamps

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of tables lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier composed of oversized, fully-adjustable, black-metal shades and corresponding round bases with brass stems (ca. 1950s,...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Lighting

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Metal, 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.