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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
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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

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

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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...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston

Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston

$2,280Sale Price / set|33% Off

Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in South Charleston, WV

Sleek and Versatile, this pair of wall lamps by Gerald Thurston that provides elegant lighting with a sophisticated approach to wall sconce illumination. 17.5" tall, 14" deep and 8" ...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Lightolier
Mid-Century Modernist Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Lightolier

Mid-Century Modernist Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Lightolier

$2,475

Mid-Century Modernist Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

This lovely Mid-Century Modernist Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandelier W/Brass Fittings is by Lightolier and originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Features a hexagon...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid Century Modern White Metal Pole Floor Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid Century Modern White Metal Pole Floor Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid Century Modern White Metal Pole Floor Lamp

$595

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid Century Modern White Metal Pole Floor Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid Century Modern White Metal "Bullet" Pole F...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 Lightolier, Motoko Ishii

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

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

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$975

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Classic Thurston design Mid Century saucer top reading lamp manufactured by Lightolier. The lamp can be raised to 52 in, or lowered to 42 in H, the disk shade is 12 in. in diameter, ...

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Hanover, MA

Mid-1950's three light floor lamp produced by Lightolier and designed by Gerald Thurston. The style of the pierced polished brass tapered bowls appears to have been influenced by the...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Modern 14-Arm Chrome Chandelier by Lightolier
Mid-Century Modern 14-Arm Chrome Chandelier by Lightolier

Mid-Century Modern 14-Arm Chrome Chandelier by Lightolier

$2,975

Mid-Century Modern 14-Arm Chrome Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and graphic chandelier was realized by the esteemed American producer, Lightolier, circa 1970. It features 14 gently bowed chrome arms emanating from a circular body, a...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

$3,500

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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

$3,500

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 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

Lightolier Midcentury Atomic Pendant Light
Lightolier Midcentury Atomic Pendant Light

Lightolier Midcentury Atomic Pendant Light

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Lightolier Midcentury Atomic Pendant Light

By Lightolier

Located in San Diego, CA

Lightolier midcentury, vintage atomic style pendant. The frame is metal (shiny chrome) with clear bulbs (Light Bulbs included). Style and design...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Wall Light Sconce Gerald Thurston Lightolier

$2,400

Wall Light Sconce Gerald Thurston Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Floor Lamp
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Floor Lamp

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Floor Lamp

$1,750

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Floor Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston , manufactured by Lightolier, circa 1950/1960's. This example features a sculpted tri pod base of solid brass, solid walnu...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome & Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome & Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari

Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome & Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari

$1,800

Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome & Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

1970s Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier chandelier, signed with manufacture label. Wired and in working condition. Takes 8 candelabra bulbs, 40W-max each.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Lightolier Chandelier Ceiling Fixture Lamp style of Paavo Tynell
Lightolier Chandelier Ceiling Fixture Lamp style of Paavo Tynell

Lightolier Chandelier Ceiling Fixture Lamp style of Paavo Tynell

$2,950

Lightolier Chandelier Ceiling Fixture Lamp style of Paavo Tynell

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Lightolier fixture with large crystal beads attributed to Gerald Thurston. A quality vintage fixture. Reminiscent of Italian fixtures by Arr...

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Lightolier Ten Light Halogen Flush Mount Chandelier , 1980s, USA
Rare Lightolier Ten Light Halogen Flush Mount Chandelier , 1980s, USA

Rare Lightolier Ten Light Halogen Flush Mount Chandelier , 1980s, USA

$3,000Sale Price|70% Off

Rare Lightolier Ten Light Halogen Flush Mount Chandelier , 1980s, USA

By Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Interactive flush mount chandelier by Lightolier. Get creative by selecting which length of rods goes where and at what height to put the thick opale Murano glass shade. The deep ...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

Rare Pair of Black & Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan
Rare Pair of Black & Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan

Rare Pair of Black & Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan

$500 / set

Rare Pair of Black & Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Made in Japan in the 1980s, these lamps were probably designed by Gerald Thurston, who came up with many succcessful designs for Lightolier. They provide a fun look with their black ...

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1960s Japanese Space Age Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Metal, Nickel

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Lightolier, Alessandro Sciolari

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

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

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

$795 / set

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

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

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern Architectural Leaded Milk Glass Sconces by Lightolier
Pair of Modern Architectural Leaded Milk Glass Sconces by Lightolier

Pair of Modern Architectural Leaded Milk Glass Sconces by Lightolier

$1,495 / set

Pair of Modern Architectural Leaded Milk Glass Sconces by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural leaded milk glass sconces on the diagonal. Rare and hard to find in this architectural design, we have two pairs available. P...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Lead

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp
Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

$675

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Two Bulb Brass and Glass Pinwheel Vanity Sconce by Lightolier
Mid-Century Modern Two Bulb Brass and Glass Pinwheel Vanity Sconce by Lightolier

Mid-Century Modern Two Bulb Brass and Glass Pinwheel Vanity Sconce by Lightolier

$745

Mid-Century Modern Two Bulb Brass and Glass Pinwheel Vanity Sconce by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

This whimsical and refined Mid-Century Modern two bulb vanity light was realized in the United States by the esteemed maker Lightolier, circa 1970. It features a volumetric polished ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

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Brass

Rare Space Age Lightolier Desk Table Lamp
Rare Space Age Lightolier Desk Table Lamp

Rare Space Age Lightolier Desk Table Lamp

$220Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Space Age Lightolier Desk Table Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in San Diego, CA

Adjustable desk table desk lamp made in Japan with rotating shade and goes up and down, in perfect working condition. The plastic has been polished looks great the chrome pole shows ...

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20th Century Space Age Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 Lightolier Furniture

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Metal, 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 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

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

1960s Gerald Thurston 3 Arms Brass Chandelier , USA

$4,000

1960s Gerald Thurston 3 Arms Brass Chandelier , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell, Stilnovo

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, 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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lightolier Wall Sconces Mid Century Modern
Pair of Lightolier Wall Sconces Mid Century Modern

Pair of Lightolier Wall Sconces Mid Century Modern

$1,200

Pair of Lightolier Wall Sconces Mid Century Modern

By Lightolier

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Pair of Lightolier wall scones in offwhite color. Tested and working with out any issues. Brass has original vintage patina. Dimensions: 10.5 h x 7.5 d x 7.5 diameter. Stamped "LIG...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, 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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s lightolier ceiling flush mount light sciolari hexagonal glass and chrome
1970s lightolier ceiling flush mount light sciolari hexagonal glass and chrome

1970s lightolier ceiling flush mount light sciolari hexagonal glass and chrome

$1,350

1970s lightolier ceiling flush mount light sciolari hexagonal glass and chrome

By Alessandro Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in Farmingdale, NJ

Very thick glass and high polished chrome, pairs well with vanity bulbs. Tagged by Lightolier, and in excellent vintage condition.

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1970s American Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Tubular Swag Lamp Sciolari
Mid Century Tubular Swag Lamp Sciolari

Mid Century Tubular Swag Lamp Sciolari

$1,100

Mid Century Tubular Swag Lamp Sciolari

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful unique tubular swag lamp. Glass tubes capped with brass tone caps. Great cage design.

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

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Gerald Thurston Floor Lamp for Lightolier

$3,950

Vintage Gerald Thurston Floor Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

Lightolier Venetia Glass & Brass Table Lamp
Lightolier Venetia Glass & Brass Table Lamp

Lightolier Venetia Glass & Brass Table Lamp

$665Sale Price|30% Off

Lightolier Venetia Glass & Brass Table Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very clean mid-century Venetia Italian glass lamp manufactured by Lightolier. From the 1950s, this example is in very good condition. The glass has no chips or cracks and t...

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

Materials

Brass

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Baton High Intensity Desk Table Wall Lamp
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Baton High Intensity Desk Table Wall Lamp

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Baton High Intensity Desk Table Wall Lamp

$595

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Baton High Intensity Desk Table Wall Lamp

By Lightolier, Michael Lax

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Baton high intensity desk, table, or wall lamp. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are minor scratches on the lamp base and hood. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary! -Aaron Rose. This is definitely an Extraordinary vintage Mid-Century Modern Baton high intensity desk table lamp by Lightolier. Many say the Baton lamp was designed by Michael Lax and although we know it was designed in the era Michael Lax designed...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier

$970

Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Iconic mid century 1950s tripod table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston and made by high quality manufacturer, Lightolier. This lamp has a perforated white enameled metal diffuser con...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Unusual Chandelier by Lightolier
Unusual Chandelier by Lightolier

Unusual Chandelier by Lightolier

$1,250

Unusual Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Unusual Lightolier chandelier with a real mid century style, perspex shades, Measures: approx. 13" diameter, height 31" also adjustable.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Star Burt Pendant Light
Paavo Tynell Star Burt Pendant Light

Paavo Tynell Star Burt Pendant Light

$12,000

Paavo Tynell Star Burt Pendant Light

By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in New York, NY

Paavo Tynell Star Burst Pendant Light for Lightolier. Rare Star Burst Pendant design by Paavo Tynell. This design originated from model 9081 pictured on the cover of Paavo Tynell's...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, 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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

MCM to Modern Aluminum Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Selling Separately
MCM to Modern Aluminum Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Selling Separately

MCM to Modern Aluminum Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Selling Separately

$995 / item

MCM to Modern Aluminum Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Selling Separately

By Lightolier

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern to Modern aluminum dome pendant hanging light fixtures 4 available, selling separately & priced per hanging light fixture. Beautiful condition, ke...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier
Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier

Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier

$1,999

Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier

By Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful eight art chandelier with canister light fixtures extending from circular arms. Each canister has pinhole perforations creating a dramatic exp...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Slender Black Table Lamp with Brass details
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Slender Black Table Lamp with Brass details

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Slender Black Table Lamp with Brass details

$1,500

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Slender Black Table Lamp with Brass details

By Tommi Parzinger, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Tall Gerald Thurston attributed Lightolier black enameled table lamp Featuring a slender all black enameled elongated metal hourglass stem, elevated above a round 7.5D Black enameled balanced base supported by a weighted Cast Iron underside. With lacquered Brass accents throughout. Original triple Ceramic sockets and finial. 23H to top of socket. Black Mesh Lamp...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

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

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 Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Atomic Chrome and Glass Sputnik Style Chandelier
Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Atomic Chrome and Glass Sputnik Style Chandelier

Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Atomic Chrome and Glass Sputnik Style Chandelier

$4,200

Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Atomic Chrome and Glass Sputnik Style Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage sixteen light chrome and white glass shade chandelier by Lightolier. Fixture features a chrome frame with trumpet form arms, round glass shades and great Sputnik form. Chande...

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Gerald Thurston Lightolier Fixtures
Pair of Gerald Thurston Lightolier Fixtures

Pair of Gerald Thurston Lightolier Fixtures

$1,400 / item

Pair of Gerald Thurston Lightolier Fixtures

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Stylish pair of banded glass chandeliers designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Both are in fine, original, working condition. Both show minor cosmetic wear, normal and consiste...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Brass Floor Lamp Lightolier
Mid Century Brass Floor Lamp Lightolier

Mid Century Brass Floor Lamp Lightolier

$1,017Sale Price|45% Off

Mid Century Brass Floor Lamp Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very good looking mid-century floor lamp made by Lightolier USA. It features a tapering brass column over a black enamel base, the original molded cellulose shade with removable pe...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell c. 1950s
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell c. 1950s

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell c. 1950s

$3,600

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell c. 1950s

By Lightolier

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Brass, painted metal, and glass Mid Century Modern chandelier made by Lightolier circa 1950s. This chandelier's contrast of softly curved brass arms and central black metal rod detai...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Sciolari Flush Ceiling Lamp Stainless & Brass Italy
1970s Sciolari Flush Ceiling Lamp Stainless & Brass Italy

1970s Sciolari Flush Ceiling Lamp Stainless & Brass Italy

$450

1970s Sciolari Flush Ceiling Lamp Stainless & Brass Italy

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1970s Lightolier Geometric Ceiling Lamp Stainless Steel & Brass Italy Spectacular Flush Mount. Two lamps available, Price per one item. Maker stamped Lightolier. A...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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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