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Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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

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

$4,800

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

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

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$1,100

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Metal

MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$1,595

MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Lambertville, NJ

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

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

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

$2,989

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Munich, DE

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Metal

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

1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA

$1,495Sale Price|25% Off

1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Brass

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

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

$1,450

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

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Hamburg, PA

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Brass

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

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

$1,496

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

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

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp

$1,500

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Toledo, OH

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

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Brass

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

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

$1,000

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Metal

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

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston

$1,200

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Stylish architectural table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston. The lamp has a white ribbed conical base with a brass decorative ball shaft. The lamp accepts three standard size screw ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955

$3,300

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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 Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

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

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

$395

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Metal

1960's Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Modern Table lamps
1960's Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Modern Table lamps

1960's Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Modern Table lamps

$2,800 / set

1960's Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Modern Table lamps

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

1960's mid-century modern brass enamel and walnut table lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, newly rewired with some wear and patina due to age and use, there is some we...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Brass, Enamel

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

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

$995Sale Price|60% Off

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Brass

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

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

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

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Brass

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

Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamps by Lightolier

$1,500 / set

Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamps by Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Gerald Thurston Polished Brass Table Lamp with Marble Base, 1950
Gerald Thurston Polished Brass Table Lamp with Marble Base, 1950

Gerald Thurston Polished Brass Table Lamp with Marble Base, 1950

$4,700

Gerald Thurston Polished Brass Table Lamp with Marble Base, 1950

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A tall, vintage Mid-Century Modern American table lamp made of hand crafted polished brass, designed by Gerald Thurston and produced by Lightolier, in good condition. The desk light is composed with a round white-yellow linen shade and an acrylic diffuser, what blockes slightly the light of the three-way light socket. The lamp is supported by a colorful, faceted marble base. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1950, United States. Base: 1.25" H x 7.25" W x 7.25" D. Shade: 7.25" H x 17" diameter. Gerald Thurston was an American designer and artist, born in 1914, United States, the date and place of death are unknown. He was one of the most innovative, ingenious lighting designers of the postwar time period. Thurston is know for his elegant forms and sleek materials. He designed, worked many years with the lighting manufacture Lightolier. Thurston's personal life and professional training remains lost in history. Lightolier is an American lighting manufacturer, founded in 1904 by Bernhard Blitzer. Their original name was the New York Gas and Appliance Co. 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 lighting...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal, 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

$1,400

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 Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Gerald Thurston Lamps
Pair of Gerald Thurston Lamps

Pair of Gerald Thurston Lamps

$2,800 / set

Pair of Gerald Thurston Lamps

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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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

$3,150 / set

1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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 Table Lamps

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Metal, Iron

Mid Century Articulating Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Mid Century Articulating Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Mid Century Articulating Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$1,200

Mid Century Articulating Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Iconic desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, all original, no missing parts or dents, great patina on brass, minor flaking on weighted handle, please see photos. Work...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

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

$2,500

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 Table Lamps

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Brass

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

Pair of Sculptural Lamps by Gerald Thurston

$2,895 / set

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 Table Lamps

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Brass

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

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

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Metal

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

Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Walnut & Brass Lamp Tripod Base

$1,900

Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Walnut & Brass Lamp Tripod Base

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Toledo, OH

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

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20th Century North American Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamps ca' 1950's Elegant
Vintage Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamps ca' 1950's Elegant

Vintage Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamps ca' 1950's Elegant

$3,500 / set

Vintage Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamps ca' 1950's Elegant

By Gerald Thurston

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of elegant mid century gourd shaped lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, ca' 1950's. Ivory colored gourd shapes stacked in descending order. Rewired with Leviton cluster (...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Ceramic

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

$1,200

1970's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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 Table Lamps

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Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style All Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style All Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style All Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade

$1,250

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style All Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Bainbridge, NY

American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier style brass desk lamp. Featuring a sturdy Brass plated tubular stem, round balanced, weighted 6D base, turn switch to base, adjusting Black enameled interior Brass shade head (8.25 W x 3W) extending to 10W with Cast Iron handle...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

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

$2,200

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 Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamps
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamps

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamps

$1,800 / item

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamps

By Gerald Thurston

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Two Gerald Thurston for Lightolier ceramic gourd lamps. Priced $1,800 each. The brass bases and spacers are in either dark dark bronze finish or pol...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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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

$470

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 Table Lamps

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp
Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp

$1,500

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A masterful blend of utility and sculpture, this desk lamp was designed by the influential American modernist Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The piece features a striking matte blac...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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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

$2,400

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 Table Lamps

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Porcelain

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

$1,800

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 Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

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

$1,400 / item

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 Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Bauhaus Gerald Thurston Art Deco Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Blue MCM 40s
Bauhaus Gerald Thurston Art Deco Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Blue MCM 40s

Bauhaus Gerald Thurston Art Deco Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Blue MCM 40s

$2,250

Bauhaus Gerald Thurston Art Deco Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Blue MCM 40s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

MONUMENTAL! GERALD THURSTON FOR LIGHTOLIER! EARLIEST THURSTON SAUCER LAMP! The Rarest Thurston Design! Steel, metal and enamel Incredibly Durable Construction! Circa 1941 APPRO...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Metal

Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier
Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier

Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier

$1,895

Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier
Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier

$2,250

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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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

$1,850

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 Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

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

$575

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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 Table Lamps

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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

$1,750

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 Table Lamps

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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

$1,200

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 Table Lamps

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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

$2,200

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 Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Gerald Thurston Pottery Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston Pottery Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston Pottery Table Lamp

$1,500

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 Table Lamps

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Pottery

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

$2,500

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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 Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

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

$2,500

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 Table Lamps

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Metal

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

$3,295 / set

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 Table Lamps

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Brass, Sheet Metal

Lightolier Table Lamp Black Gerald Thurston Atomic Decor Fiberglass MCM 1950s
Lightolier Table Lamp Black Gerald Thurston Atomic Decor Fiberglass MCM 1950s

Lightolier Table Lamp Black Gerald Thurston Atomic Decor Fiberglass MCM 1950s

$2,900

Lightolier Table Lamp Black Gerald Thurston Atomic Decor Fiberglass MCM 1950s

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

LIGHTOLIER ICONIC! BEAUTIFUL EBONY! DUAL SHADE DESK/TABLE LAMP By GERALD THURSTON Does your Case Study House need new lamps? This marvelous specimen is sure to be a welcome additi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Metal

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

Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Sculptural Ceramic Lamps by Lightolier

$2,800 / set

Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Sculptural Ceramic Lamps by Lightolier

By 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 Table Lamps

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Metal

Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955
Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955

Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

RARE & FABULOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN GERALD THURSTON TWIN FIBERGLASS SHADE ARTICULATING DESK LAMP! CONICAL DESIGN! CIRCA 1955 DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 25" TALL by 16" WIDE Th...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Metal

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp
Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

$675

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid Century Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Mid Century Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston

Mid Century Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston

$950

Mid Century Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Mid century Hourglass lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier with Lucite base, ceramic body and brass fittings. New 3 way brass socket and w...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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Brass

Porcelain Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s
Porcelain Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s

Porcelain Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s

$1,500

Porcelain Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Westport, CT

Speckled porcelain and brass table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightiolier, circa 1950-1959. Completely rewired, newly white linen shade included. Other designers of the ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Table Lamps

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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

$1,800 / set

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 Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

Mid Century Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp

$530

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 Table Lamps

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Metal

Gerald Thurston table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

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

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