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

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant for Lightolier , USA

$3,000

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant for Lightolier , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Cone pierced pendant by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier , 1950s USA . Brass plated shade with perforated enameled steel cone . Bakelite knob under . Contain one E26 size ceram...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp
Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp

$2,250

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut Wood, Brass Accents & Hardware, New Linen Shade Dimensions: 26in H x 13in W x 13in D Lamp Shade: 8in H x 17in W ________________________________________ Transf...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950/60's
Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950/60's

Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950/60's

$595

Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950/60's

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950/60's. The lamp features an oblong walnut body with brass spacer tubes, mounted on a black disk f...

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

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Metal

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

$4,000Sale Price / item|20% Off

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

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Brass

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

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

1970s Sciolari 8 Lights Chrome Cubic Flush Mount , Italy
1970s Sciolari 8 Lights Chrome Cubic Flush Mount , Italy

1970s Sciolari 8 Lights Chrome Cubic Flush Mount , Italy

$3,895

1970s Sciolari 8 Lights Chrome Cubic Flush Mount , Italy

By Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Gaetano Sciolari 8 cubes chrome flush mount made in Italy in the 70s . Solid well made construction . Contain 8 E12 candelabra sockets rated at 15 watt each. Acrylic shade have a...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier
Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier

Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier

$2,400

Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Mid Century uplight torchiere floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston, with glass by Carl Moser, for Lightolier, circa 1950's. The lamp features a disk form texture and d...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

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

Flush Mount Chrome & Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Sciolari for Lightolier
Flush Mount Chrome & Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Sciolari for Lightolier

Flush Mount Chrome & Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Sciolari for Lightolier

$2,950 / item

Flush Mount Chrome & Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Sciolari for Lightolier

By Alessandro Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This brilliant Mid-Century Modern flush mount chandelier was realized by the esteemed Italian glass blower Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier, circa 1970. It features four thick translu...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Orange 1960s Japanese Desk Task Lamp by Lightolier
Space Age Orange 1960s Japanese Desk Task Lamp by Lightolier

Space Age Orange 1960s Japanese Desk Task Lamp by Lightolier

$350

Space Age Orange 1960s Japanese Desk Task Lamp by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in San Diego, CA

A 1960s orange and chrome desk or task lamp by Lightolier. Produced in Japan. The height is adjustable.

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Metal

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

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 Lightolier Furniture

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Metal

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. ...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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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

$770Sale Price|30% Off

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

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Metal

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

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Aluminum, Brass

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

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Metal

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

$5,995Sale Price|25% Off

1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

By Paavo Tynell, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

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

$2,913

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in München, BY

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

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Aluminum, Brass, Metal

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

$400

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 Lightolier Furniture

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Plastic

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, Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

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

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Brass, Stainless 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

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 Paavo Tynell, Lightolier

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

Japanese Shoj Style Floor Lamp by Lightolier circa 1970's
Japanese Shoj Style Floor Lamp by Lightolier circa 1970's

Japanese Shoj Style Floor Lamp by Lightolier circa 1970's

$4,000

Japanese Shoj Style Floor Lamp by Lightolier circa 1970's

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Rare Shoj style floor lamp, made by Lightolier circa 1970's. The lamp features a wood framed shade with fiberglass panels, which rests on its' original stepped metal plinth base. The...

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1970s American Anglo-Japanese Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Metal

1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA
1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA

1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA

$1,969

1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in London, GB

Gerald Thurston Triennale floor lamp for Lightolier. Original dusky pink enameled frame and base with brass detailing. In good vintage condition showing expected signs of wear comme...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Metal

Adjustable Swing Arm Saucer Floor Lamp Designed by Thurston for Lightolier
Adjustable Swing Arm Saucer Floor Lamp Designed by Thurston for Lightolier

Adjustable Swing Arm Saucer Floor Lamp Designed by Thurston for Lightolier

$975

Adjustable Swing Arm Saucer Floor Lamp Designed by Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Classic Gerald Thurston design for Lightolier adjustable floor lamp, having a flex arm, saucer shade, and extendable center pole. This example is in very good, clean, original, worki...

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

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Metal

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 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 Lightolier Furniture

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Brass, Steel

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

$2,895Sale Price|27% Off

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

By Gerald Thurston, Edward Wormley, Paavo Tynell, 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

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Aluminum, Brass

Midcentury Vintage Louvered Lightolier Pendant Light
Midcentury Vintage Louvered Lightolier Pendant Light

Midcentury Vintage Louvered Lightolier Pendant Light

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Vintage Louvered Lightolier Pendant Light

By Lightolier

Located in San Diego, CA

1960s louvered Lightolier dome pendant lamp in the style of Verner Panton. Sleek light gray beige enameled form features staggered concentric c...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Metal

Set of Six Mid Century Saucer Chandeliers Designed by Thurston for Lightolier
Set of Six Mid Century Saucer Chandeliers Designed by Thurston for Lightolier

Set of Six Mid Century Saucer Chandeliers Designed by Thurston for Lightolier

$10,000 / set

Set of Six Mid Century Saucer Chandeliers Designed by Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Rare set of six mid century saucer shaped chandeliers designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, in very good, original, clean and working condition. The chandeliers feature a suspe...

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

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Metal

Modernist Triennale Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Modernist Triennale Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Modernist Triennale Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$1,850

Modernist Triennale Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Buffalo, NY

Beautiful and extremely well made three shade floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Made of brass and black painted metal, each shade retains its original metal swir...

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

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Metal, Brass

Black & Brass Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Black & Brass Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Black & Brass Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$2,250

Black & Brass Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Black & Gold Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Minor tarnishing to brass and minor wear to saucer top. Measures ap...

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

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Metal, Chrome

1950s Rare Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Reading Floor Lamp
1950s Rare Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Reading Floor Lamp

1950s Rare Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Reading Floor Lamp

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Rare Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Reading Floor Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, 1950s Rare Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Adjustable Reading Floor Lamp Dimensions: 54" H x 14.5" W 21.5" D Delivery within 200 miles from San Diego CA is a...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Metal

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. 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 Lightolier Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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

$2,950

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 Lightolier Furniture

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Brass, 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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier Dimensions: 35in H x 8in W x 8in D Lamp Shade: 12H x 18W

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Lightolier floor lamp
1970s Lightolier floor lamp

1970s Lightolier floor lamp

$870

1970s Lightolier floor lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Montréal, QC

Lightolier floor lamp, 1970s. Enameled composite metal head, chromed steel stem, enameled steel foot. 40 to 60 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb or higher if LED/CFL. ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Lightolier Torchiere / Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Vintage Lightolier Torchiere / Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston

Vintage Lightolier Torchiere / Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston

$2,950

Vintage Lightolier Torchiere / Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Laurel Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Lightolier Torchiere by Gerald Thurston. Brass and Wood. Base shows wear with some pitting to the brass as shown in photos. All original wiring.

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

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s

$3,850 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Camden, ME

This exceptional matched pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps was designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier during the 1950s. Characterized by Thurston’s signature balance of arch...

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

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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, Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

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

Mid Century Modern 5-Tier Orb Floor Lamp by Lightolier
Mid Century Modern 5-Tier Orb Floor Lamp by Lightolier

Mid Century Modern 5-Tier Orb Floor Lamp by Lightolier

$2,250

Mid Century Modern 5-Tier Orb Floor Lamp by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Enameled Metal, Original Frosted Glass Globes

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Arco Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini
Arco Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

Arco Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

$2,750

Arco Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Harvey Guzzini, Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Arc floor lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini. Carrara Marble Base. Very nice clean vintage condition overall. one mild dent on aluminum shade rim (as shown - should push out). some lig...

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Lightolier Glass Rods 'Radiance' Ten Lights Chandelier , 1980s , USA
Lightolier Glass Rods 'Radiance' Ten Lights Chandelier , 1980s , USA

Lightolier Glass Rods 'Radiance' Ten Lights Chandelier , 1980s , USA

$1,500Sale Price|40% Off

Lightolier Glass Rods 'Radiance' Ten Lights Chandelier , 1980s , USA

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Classic 80s Lightolier chandelier from their Radiance line . Two row of light catching optical quality glass rods sitting on a nickel plated pierced steel plate. Contain 10 E12 ...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp
Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp

Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp

$650

Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp

By Lightolier, Michael Lax

Located in New York, NY

Lytegem lamp in off-white with spherical metal shade, cube base and chrome arm. Designed by Michael Lax for Lightolier. USA, circa 1990. Named by the late Industrial designer Jay Doblin as one of the 20th century's 100 great product designs. The Lytegem emits localized light for reading and other tasks. Features a telescoping neck that adjusts from 6.5 inches to 15 inches; lamp head that swivels 360°. Anchored by a cube base. Light intensity can be changed from low to high...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

1960s Gerald Thurston 3 Arms Brass Chandelier , USA
1960s Gerald Thurston 3 Arms Brass Chandelier , USA

1960s Gerald Thurston 3 Arms Brass Chandelier , USA

$3,200Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Gerald Thurston 3 Arms Brass Chandelier , USA

By Stilnovo, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Elegant chandelier from Gerald Thurston for Lightolier , USA. Vented enameled aluminium shade sitting on a brass stucture . Glass diffuser under . 2 bulbs per shade . Contain...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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...

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal, 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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of wall lights by Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy, 1970
Pair of wall lights by Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy, 1970

Pair of wall lights by Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy, 1970

$2,505 / set

Pair of wall lights by Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy, 1970

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful and rare pair of wall lights from the house of Sciolari for Lightolier dating from 1970. Composed of crystal rods, these wall lights are spectacular. Rare design objec...

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier
Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier

Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier

$999

Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three shade floor lamp with pivoting heads. Classic Lightolier styling in minimal elegant form. Each shade with own switch. It is recommended the buyer rewire the whole lamp, which i...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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

1970 Pair of Sciolari Flush Mount for Lightolier , USA
1970 Pair of Sciolari Flush Mount for Lightolier , USA

1970 Pair of Sciolari Flush Mount for Lightolier , USA

$1,500 / set

1970 Pair of Sciolari Flush Mount for Lightolier , USA

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Pair of Individual bubly glass cube flush mount from Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier . Could be wall mounted also . Contain one regular E26 Edison base ceramic socket per unit .

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, Brass & Walnut
Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, Brass & Walnut

Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, Brass & Walnut

$1,275Sale Price|20% Off

Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, Brass & Walnut

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Littleton, CO

Elegant and sculptural, this rare tripod table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier embodies the refined sophistication of the best 1950s–60s American modern design. Its patinated ...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

PAIR of Vintage Lightolier Torchiere / Torchere Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston
PAIR of Vintage Lightolier Torchiere / Torchere Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston

PAIR of Vintage Lightolier Torchiere / Torchere Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston

$2,950 / set

PAIR of Vintage Lightolier Torchiere / Torchere Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston

By Laurel Lamp Company, Paavo Tynell, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston with a Glass Shade by Carl Moser for Lightolier. The base designed by Gerald Thurston with a textured, fire annealed enameled glas...

Category

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

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

Materials: Walnut Wood, Polished Brass, New Linen Shade, Enameled Metal ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringin...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

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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