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Lightolier Furniture

Founded in 1904 in New York and family-operated through most of its history, Lightolier was one of the pioneering American electric lighting companies, best known for its embrace of stylistic and technical innovations.

Collectors focus on vintage Lightolier lighting fixtures produced from the 1950s and into the 1970s, when an in-house design team led by Gerald Thurston — and a stellar cast of international design contributors — created an array of practical yet aesthetically lively table lamps, floor lamps, sconces and chandeliers.

Amidst the post-World War II building boom, Lightolier — the name combines “light” and “chandelier” — aggressively boosted its residential lighting division. Thurston, who was strongly influenced by the sleek designs of Gino Sarfatti and his Italian lighting firm Arteluce, towards simpler lamp designs that offered flexibility of function. His best-known designs include the Cricket task light — a lamp with an adjustable enameled metal hood that toggles on a slender bent-metal base — and the three-legged Tripod floor lamp. At the same time, Thurston had a wonderful eye for talent and sought work from some of the lesser-known greats of the era, such as Paavo Tynell, the Finnish lighting designer, who designed several brass chandeliers for Lightolier with his trademark elegant flamboyance.

And more, Thurston recognized abilities in designers not known for their work in lighting.

Edward Wormley, head of furniture design for Dunbar, produced several noteworthy chandeliers employing canisters and reflective hoods. Alvin Lustig was famed as a graphic designer. His ca. 1953 Ring ceiling fixture for Lightolier had a minimalist techno look some 30 years ahead of its time. But this was par. Designed by Michael Lax in 1964, the Lytegem high-intensity lamp — included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art — features a ball-shaped shade attached with a chromed armature to a cubic base, a form that would be widely copied in the following decade. Chandeliers designed in the early 1970s by Gaetano Sciolari, with details such as acrylic diffusers and vertical, two-bulb arms, would define the look of lighting in their day.

A look through these pages reveals just how astonishingly wide a range of lighting pieces Lightolier produced. The company never flicked off its stylistic switch.

Find a collection of vintage Lightolier lamps and other lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Lightolier
1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

$8,000

1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell, Gerald Thurston

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Elegant chandelier from Gerald Thurston for Lightolier , USA. Pierced and slightly folded punched hole in an enameled aluminium shade sitting on a brass stucture . Glass diffuser un...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

1970s Sciolari Waterfall 7 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
1970s Sciolari Waterfall 7 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

1970s Sciolari Waterfall 7 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

$5,000

1970s Sciolari Waterfall 7 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Waterfall 7 arms chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier , USA. 260 optical quality glass rods hanging from a thick and solid brass structure . Contain 7 regular E26 Edison...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

$10,000

1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

A classic 1950s blend of Paavo Tynell collaboration with Lightolier USA model 'Ballerina' . 6 arms brass chandelier with enameled pierced shade giving it a starry night look whe...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, 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

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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA
1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA

$3,000

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

1950s Gerald Thurston Brass plated uplighter with 3 pierced shade for Lightolier . Top concave relector have a nice patina on it . Contain 3 E26 sockets rated at 60 watt each .

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Saucer Shade Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Mid Century Saucer Shade Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Mid Century Saucer Shade Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$975

Mid Century Saucer Shade Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic Saucer shade reading, floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier. The lamp features an adjustable shade which pivots and tilts, and the vertical center pole exte...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

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Metal

1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy
1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy

1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy

$22,000

1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy

By Sciolari Lighting, Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

A bold , modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier made of thick polished stainless steel sheet with acrilyc cubes and brass rod . Well made with prime quality material. Solid, sturdy...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950's
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950's

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950's

$25,000

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950's

By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in Troy, MI

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare "Ballerina" chandelier Eight arm example Canada circa 1958 Perforated shades in matte beige enameled aluminum with sweeping brass arms and coiled r...

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1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Carved Wood Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
Lightolier Carved Wood Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp

Lightolier Carved Wood Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp

$1,375

Lightolier Carved Wood Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lightolier Carved Wood Bamboo Floor Lamp Original Surface and Shade A beautiful Design

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1960s American Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA
1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA

1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA

$3,000

1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Elegant 5 arms striped glass mounted on a brass structure flush mount fixture from Lightolier. Leafs are brass plated . Contain 5 E26 Edison base socket rated at 40 watt each ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

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

$2,924

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Metal

Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$1,299

Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Attractive and space efficient floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston and manufactured by Lightolier. Both names are icons in the field of American midcentury modern lighting design ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere
Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere

Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere

$1,500

Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Classic mid century torchiere floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier. This stunning lamp features a black base from...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

5 Pieces Mid Century Modern Recessed Aluminum Eyeball Lighting by Lightolier
5 Pieces Mid Century Modern Recessed Aluminum Eyeball Lighting by Lightolier

5 Pieces Mid Century Modern Recessed Aluminum Eyeball Lighting by Lightolier

$375 / item

5 Pieces Mid Century Modern Recessed Aluminum Eyeball Lighting by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous eyeball socket type recessed lighting by Lightolier c1960. Aluminum sockets that rotate to your desired location. Complete with housing and reinforced cable wiring. Ready for new construction or to be retrofitted. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to the aluminum. Signed...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Lightolier Square Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light (6 Available)
Lightolier Square Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light (6 Available)

Lightolier Square Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light (6 Available)

$1,800 / item

Lightolier Square Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light (6 Available)

By Lightolier

Located in Hanover, MA

We have a total of six (6) Lightolier polished brass square flush mount ceiling lights which uses sixteen 7 watt marquis globe bulbs for a total of 112 watts. We will include a set o...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass, Steel

1970s Lightolier 16-Arm Chrome Sputnik Style Chandelier with Glass Shade , Usa
1970s Lightolier 16-Arm Chrome Sputnik Style Chandelier with Glass Shade , Usa

1970s Lightolier 16-Arm Chrome Sputnik Style Chandelier with Glass Shade , Usa

$2,695Sale Price|46% Off

1970s Lightolier 16-Arm Chrome Sputnik Style Chandelier with Glass Shade , Usa

By Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

16 mouth blowed glass shade sitting on a deep chrome finish structure from Lightolier. Each shade measure 5 in. diameter. Solid, well made construction. Use 16 candelabra...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Chrome

Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston

Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston

$3,500

Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

LIGHTOLIER MID CENTURY MODERN LYTESPAN 1959 TENSION POLE LAMP! ICONIC 3 GOLD SHADES WITH HANDLES! FITS 8 FT. CEILING This is both an iconic & gorgeous Lightolier atomic...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Three Tiered Floor Lamp by Lightolier
Three Tiered Floor Lamp by Lightolier

Three Tiered Floor Lamp by Lightolier

$900 / item

Three Tiered Floor Lamp by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970. We offer this Three Tiered Floor Lamp by Lightolier. Great vintage conditions and working at 100%.

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamp

$1,150

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location. Tripod Floor Lamp. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.

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1950s Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade
Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade

$1,895

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and a beautiful torchiere floor lamp by Gerald Thuston for Lightolier. Glass dish rests on a brass plate supported by three rods which are conne...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy
Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy

Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy

$2,400

Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Vienna, AT

An impressive Modernist chandelier from the 1960s, model Sirius, designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightoiler, Italy. Made from silvered brass. The chandelier has three arms and offer...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Silver, 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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Lightolier 12-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA
1970s Lightolier 12-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA

1970s Lightolier 12-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA

$2,895Sale Price|27% Off

1970s Lightolier 12-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA

By Stilnovo, Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Deep chrome finish chandelier with mouth blowed glass shade, 1970s Well made solid sturdy construction. Contain 12 E12 candelabra size socket rated at 40 watt max. Sputnik...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Chrome

1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA
1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

$4,000

1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell, Edward Wormley, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

1950s Lightolier Art Deco style 6 arms chandelier made of bowls shaped , striped glass shade sitting on a sturdy cast polished aluminium and bras...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Brass and Glass Rods Floor Lamp
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Brass and Glass Rods Floor Lamp

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Brass and Glass Rods Floor Lamp

$1,900

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Brass and Glass Rods Floor Lamp

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Hanover, MA

Dazzling floor lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier in brass with multiple glass rods. Illumination comes both from a single socket above for standard size Edison screw cap bu...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Ceiling Light
Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Ceiling Light

Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Ceiling Light

$1,750

Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Ceiling Light

By Lightolier

Located in Hanover, MA

Lightolier flying saucer ceiling light, suspended flush mount, brass and enameled curved glass with gold flecks. Takes up to 3 100 watt bulbs. No...

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1950s American Vintage Lightolier Furniture

12 Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
12 Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

12 Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

$33,000

12 Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in North Miami, FL

An amazing and hard to find "Ballerina" chandelier with twelve-arms designed by Finnish Paavo Tynell and produced by Lightolier in the 1960's. Very large 34 inch diameter fixture fe...

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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Lightolier Concentric Louvered Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier
Lightolier Concentric Louvered Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier

Lightolier Concentric Louvered Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier

$495

Lightolier Concentric Louvered Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Fulton, CA

A polished brass pendant chandelier by Lightolier. Designed with 5 concentric, brushed brass louvers over a polished brass metal domed shade. Concentric bands allow filtered upward l...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Aluminum Cylindrical Sconces by Lightolier
Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Aluminum Cylindrical Sconces by Lightolier

Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Aluminum Cylindrical Sconces by Lightolier

$2,475 / set

Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Aluminum Cylindrical Sconces by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

This pair of Mid-Century Modernist cylindrical sconces by Lightolier, crafted in the 1970s, represents the clean, minimalist design philosophy of the era. Combining form and function...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Nakashima Style Walnut and Birch Wall Lamp by Lightolier, 1960s
Nakashima Style Walnut and Birch Wall Lamp by Lightolier, 1960s

Nakashima Style Walnut and Birch Wall Lamp by Lightolier, 1960s

$2,480Sale Price|20% Off

Nakashima Style Walnut and Birch Wall Lamp by Lightolier, 1960s

By Lightolier

Located in Camden, ME

Four sided Nakashima style wall lamp for Lightolier, 1960s. The rectilinear box frame of solid walnut has an inset grid of birch over laid on shoji paper panels which conceal a s...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Paper

Expertly Restored - Wiring in Working Condition, Shows Minor Wear From Age
Expertly Restored - Wiring in Working Condition, Shows Minor Wear From Age

Expertly Restored - Wiring in Working Condition, Shows Minor Wear From Age

$1,295

Expertly Restored - Wiring in Working Condition, Shows Minor Wear From Age

By Robert Sonneman, 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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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1970s Sciolari Cubic Flush Mount for Lightolier
1970s Sciolari Cubic Flush Mount for Lightolier

1970s Sciolari Cubic Flush Mount for Lightolier

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Sciolari Cubic Flush Mount for Lightolier

By Sciolari Lighting, Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Classic thick , heavy , bubbly glass cubes sitting on a chrome plate flush mount from Gaetano Sciolari . Each glass cube measure 4.25 in wide 3.18 in high . Require 4 candelab...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Nine Light Chrome Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier c. 1970's
Nine Light Chrome Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier c. 1970's

Nine Light Chrome Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier c. 1970's

$970

Nine Light Chrome Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier c. 1970's

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Chic Mid Century, Space Age, Post Modern chrome Sputnik chandelier, having nine white ball globe shades - mounted to the chrome spoke arms, all attached to the white ball center. Th...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade
1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade

1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Gerald Thurston six arms brass chandelier with enameled pierced shade . Opale glass diffuser under . Contain 6 E26 Edison base socket rated at 60 watt each . Could ajust lenght ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA
1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Classic pendant from the 50s by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier . Brass plated shade with perforated enameled steel cone . Bakelite knob under . Contain one E26 size socket rat...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen

Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen

$495

Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen

By Lightolier, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in South Charleston, WV

16.5" diameter and 10" tall, with a 10" drop (adjustable with new cord of course). Porcelain single socket. Teak to upper and lower parts of the lamp. Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Copper

Lightolier, Floor Lamp
Lightolier, Floor Lamp

Lightolier, Floor Lamp

$2,500

Lightolier, Floor Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gerald Thurston floor lamp by Lightolier. Features a brass and walnut base and a perforated brass shade. Measures: 17" diameter x 64.5" height.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Three-Light Modernist Cascading Smoked Glass Chandelier after Panton
Three-Light Modernist Cascading Smoked Glass Chandelier after Panton

Three-Light Modernist Cascading Smoked Glass Chandelier after Panton

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

Three-Light Modernist Cascading Smoked Glass Chandelier after Panton

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Three smoked glass outer shades surround interior textured clear glass cylinder diffuser shade. Each shade hangs from center metal ceiling cap. Working, original condition, very mino...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

$1,400

Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Two-Tiered Glass Rod and Brass Chandelier
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Two-Tiered Glass Rod and Brass Chandelier

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Two-Tiered Glass Rod and Brass Chandelier

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Two-Tiered Glass Rod and Brass Chandelier

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Chicago, IL

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier glass rod and brass two-tiered waterfall flush mount chandelier. Chrome-plated hexagonal ceiling mount with six brass plated reverse trefoil fitters. ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome, 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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Lightolier c 1977
Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Lightolier c 1977

Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Lightolier c 1977

$5,400

Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Lightolier c 1977

By Motoko Ishii, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Incredible iconic Space Age chandelier designed by Motoko Ishii, made in Lightolier as part of their sought after Space Crystal collection. The chandelier features 28 arms, each hav...

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1970s American Space Age Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp
1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp

1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp

$370

1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp

By Lightolier, Michael Lax

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Lytegem desk telescoping task lamp designed by Michael Lax for Lightolier. USA circa the 1960s. White base and white shade. Two light intensity mod...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Large Ballerina Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1950s
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Large Ballerina Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1950s

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Large Ballerina Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1950s

$35,000

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Large Ballerina Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite twelve-light 'Ballerina' chandelier, Canada, circa 1958. This classic chandelier has twelve elegantly curved brass arms each holding s...

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1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston
Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston

Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston

$4,343

Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Lisse, NL

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Teak Pendant Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s. A stunning example of mid-century American design, this rare pendant light was designed by Ge...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Floor / Table Lamps by Lightolier Mood & Accent Lighting 1965
Mid-Century Modern Floor / Table Lamps by Lightolier Mood & Accent Lighting 1965

Mid-Century Modern Floor / Table Lamps by Lightolier Mood & Accent Lighting 1965

$795 / set

Mid-Century Modern Floor / Table Lamps by Lightolier Mood & Accent Lighting 1965

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Great pair of Lightolier accent lamps to be placed on the floor or low tables to create mood backdrop lighting. Canisters could use a paint job, age related wear. Wiring is sound. Ca...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Floor Lamp

$2,500

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...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

New Old Stock from Lightolier 1980s Louvered Wall Sconces , USA
New Old Stock from Lightolier 1980s Louvered Wall Sconces , USA

New Old Stock from Lightolier 1980s Louvered Wall Sconces , USA

$495Sale Price|67% Off

New Old Stock from Lightolier 1980s Louvered Wall Sconces , USA

By Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

In sealed, marked Lightolier box. Only one available . Model 6569 Well designed, made with thick metal, powder coated in a matte/semi gloss light beige and dark brown tone. ...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

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

$1,450

Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier. Overall great vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 3 Lightolier pendant dome lamps
Set of 3 Lightolier pendant dome lamps

Set of 3 Lightolier pendant dome lamps

$795 / set

Set of 3 Lightolier pendant dome lamps

By Lightolier

Located in South Charleston, WV

Lightolier. Trio of Pendants each with their own ceiling plates. Brown half circle domes. Features heat ventilation holes at the top which lightly illuminate the ceiling. 100 watt ma...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser
Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser

Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser

$9,995

Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser

By Carl Moser 1, Lightolier

Located in Hanover, MA

The Holy Grail of Lightolier's mid-century Claremont collection with five enameled champagne art glass rays or beams of light shaped like a folded paper airplane created by Carl Mose...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Lightolier
Pair of Mid-Century Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Lightolier

Pair of Mid-Century Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Lightolier

$4,475 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

This lovely Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandeliers W/Brass Fittings is by Lightolier and originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Feature...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lightolier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Lightolier furniture 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 Lightolier furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Lightolier 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 furniture by Gordon & Jane Martz, Laurel Lamp Company, and Marshall Studios. Prices for Lightolier furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $20,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,000.

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Questions About Lightolier Furniture
  • What is a Lightolier lamp?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lightolier was founded in 1904 by Bernhard Blitzer and the name is a combination of the words “light” and “chandelier.” Lightolier specializes in elaborate and decorative chandeliers, but they also produce a style of lamps that combine functionality with a lively aesthetic. Browse a collection of Lightolier lamps on 1stDibs.
  • Is Lightolier still in business?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Lightolier is still in business. Founded in 1904 and made popular by its electric lighting designs, Lightolier, a contraction of the words light and chandelier, can still be found in stores today. You can also shop Lightolier goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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