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

Wall Light Sconce Gerald Thurston Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

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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

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

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

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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

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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

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

Materials

Metal

Porcelain Hourglass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s
Porcelain Hourglass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s

Porcelain Hourglass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Westport, CT

Stunning pair of vintage table lamps that exude sophistication and style - a true collector's item for those who appreciate mid-century modern design. These lamps were designed by th...

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Brass with Cast Glass Shades Chandelier
Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Brass with Cast Glass Shades Chandelier

Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Brass with Cast Glass Shades Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant brass chandelier with thick and heavy cast glass shades. Six lights provide the illumination. Chandeliers present height is 30 inches but that can be altered by ad...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Twelve (12) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
Vintage Twelve (12) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

Vintage Twelve (12) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in North Miami, FL

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

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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Aluminum, 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

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

Lightolier Sixteen-Arm, Black Lacquer Chandelier
Lightolier Sixteen-Arm, Black Lacquer Chandelier

Lightolier Sixteen-Arm, Black Lacquer Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant black lacquer sixteen-light chandelier by Lightolier. The design is often attributed to Tommi Parzinger. The chandelier is comprised of eight spokes radiating out from the ce...

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1960s American Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Floor Lamp for Lightolier / Arredoluce Gino Sarfatti
Vintage Floor Lamp for Lightolier / Arredoluce Gino Sarfatti

Vintage Floor Lamp for Lightolier / Arredoluce Gino Sarfatti

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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Brass

Lightolier Mid-Century Modern Glass Rod Chandelier, Chrome, 1978
Lightolier Mid-Century Modern Glass Rod Chandelier, Chrome, 1978

Lightolier Mid-Century Modern Glass Rod Chandelier, Chrome, 1978

By Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Lightolier Glass Rod Chadelier. Lightolier designed and produced many versions of this classic fixture. Long glass rods with knuckles hold the r...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Chrome

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Brass Eight-Light Chandelier, 1950s
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Brass Eight-Light Chandelier, 1950s

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Brass Eight-Light Chandelier, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite brass eight-light “Ballerina” chandelier, Canada, circa 1958. This classic Scandinavian Modern chandelier features eight elegantly cur...

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1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

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

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Franklin Park, IL

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lightolier Nickel Staircase Light Fixture
Lightolier Nickel Staircase Light Fixture

Lightolier Nickel Staircase Light Fixture

By Lightolier

Located in St. Louis, MO

Nickel fixture with graduated candle forms each holding a bulb. 5 foot tall from base to the canopy.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Lightolier Elegant Modern Brass Tripod Base Table Lamp
Lightolier Elegant Modern Brass Tripod Base Table Lamp

Lightolier Elegant Modern Brass Tripod Base Table Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Simple and elegant brass tripod based table lamp by Lightolier. White porcelain dual sockets with white metal disc housing. Sold with drum shade...

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1950s American Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Metal

Lightolier White Wall Sconce
Lightolier White Wall Sconce

Lightolier White Wall Sconce

$840Sale Price|70% Off

Lightolier White Wall Sconce

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Large white wall sconce by Lightolier. Signed, USA, circa 1950. Newly rewired and refinished in white satin powdercoat.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

1960's Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
1960's Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture

1960's Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting

Located in Burbank, CA

We have this gorgeous original 1960’s designer light fixture for sale. It was manufactured by the high-end lighting company Lightolier, and still retains the sticker. It has differen...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Metal

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid Century Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Franklin Park, IL

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

Brass Waterfall Floor Lamp by Lightolier, White Glass Diffusers, 1970s
Brass Waterfall Floor Lamp by Lightolier, White Glass Diffusers, 1970s

Brass Waterfall Floor Lamp by Lightolier, White Glass Diffusers, 1970s

By Tommi Parzinger, Lightolier

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Ethereal, majestic, brass waterfall floor lamp circa 1970s. Where does one begin when it comes to describing this lamp? It is absolutely stunning and unlike anything we’ve ever seen ...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

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

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

Three-Light Tubular Glass Cascading Form Chandelier
Three-Light Tubular Glass Cascading Form Chandelier

Three-Light Tubular Glass Cascading Form Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Interesting glass panel cylindrical form three light chandelier. probably Lightolier, after Ponti. Two cylinder shades have white, orange, and dark grey panels, one has yellow, white...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Pair Lightolier "Lytegem" Task Lamps by Michael Lax
Pair Lightolier "Lytegem" Task Lamps by Michael Lax

Pair Lightolier "Lytegem" Task Lamps by Michael Lax

By Lightolier, Michael Lax

Located in Fulton, CA

A pair of Lightolier "Lytegem" articulating task lamps attributed to Michael lax. Telescoping can extends from 7 inches high to 15.5 inches high. Cans also tilts right of left, up or...

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

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Metal, Chrome

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Sculptural Porcelain & Brass Sputnik Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Sculptural Porcelain & Brass Sputnik Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Sculptural Porcelain & Brass Sputnik Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Monumental Mid Century Modern table lamp features tapered ribbed ceramic body, mounted on flat round brass base and topped with large brass ball with the stem; the original brass fin...

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

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Brass

Baton Desk Lamp Michael Lax Lightolier Mid Century Modern
Baton Desk Lamp Michael Lax Lightolier Mid Century Modern

Baton Desk Lamp Michael Lax Lightolier Mid Century Modern

By Lightolier, Michael Lax

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage "Baton" desk lamp designed by Michael Lax for Lightolier, dating from approximately 1967. Features a minimalist, linear aesthetic with a chrome-pla...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Lightolier Articulating Floor Lamp / Arredoluce / Sonneman
Vintage Lightolier Articulating Floor Lamp / Arredoluce / Sonneman

Vintage Lightolier Articulating Floor Lamp / Arredoluce / Sonneman

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Lightolier articulating floor lamp Signed on underside Base is 13" diameter. Style of Arredoluce & Sonneman Lighting

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

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Wood

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

Paavo Tynell Star Burt Pendant Light

By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier

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

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Aluminum, Brass

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

1960s Gerald Thurston 3 Arms Brass Chandelier , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Stilnovo, Lightolier, 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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965
Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965

Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965

By Michael Lax, Lightolier

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965. A very fine vintage example. Retains the original box.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier, 1953
Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier, 1953

Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier, 1953

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Classic uplight torchère floor lamp with three vertical brass rods supporting a shallow brass bowl and wider glass shade. The base designed by Gerald Thurston with a textured, fire a...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

Gino Sarfatti for Lightolier Astral Atomic Sputnik Brass Ceiling Fixture, 1950s
Gino Sarfatti for Lightolier Astral Atomic Sputnik Brass Ceiling Fixture, 1950s

Gino Sarfatti for Lightolier Astral Atomic Sputnik Brass Ceiling Fixture, 1950s

By Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid-century modern brass “Astral” Sputnik ceiling fixture designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Lightolier in the United States, circa 1950s. Part of Sarfatti’s celebrated Astral...

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

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Brass

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

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

Gerald Thurston Taupe Enamel & Brass Double Cone Desk Lamp, Circa 1960
Gerald Thurston Taupe Enamel & Brass Double Cone Desk Lamp, Circa 1960

Gerald Thurston Taupe Enamel & Brass Double Cone Desk Lamp, Circa 1960

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier adjustable Dual Shade Desk Lamp with Taupe Shades. Featuring light toned enameled metal cone Shades, rolled edges, Off White interior, long adjustable...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

Lightolier Model 8180 Floor Lamp in the Style of Angelo Lelli
Lightolier Model 8180 Floor Lamp in the Style of Angelo Lelli

Lightolier Model 8180 Floor Lamp in the Style of Angelo Lelli

By Lightolier

Located in South Charleston, WV

Model 8180, 1972 Lightolier. 10 3/4" x 10 3/4" x 60" tall and featuring 3 chrome globes, this floor lamp is produced in Italy and marked as such. Likely produced at Arredoluce for Li...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston
Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston

Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier brass and glass pendant light. Brass and steel mesh cone supporting a domed textured glass shade with overlaid faux gilding to the underside. Lightolie...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

Lightolier Lyric high-intensity desk lamp Michael Lax Gerald Thurston MidCentury
Lightolier Lyric high-intensity desk lamp Michael Lax Gerald Thurston MidCentury

Lightolier Lyric high-intensity desk lamp Michael Lax Gerald Thurston MidCentury

By Michael Lax, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Chula Vista, CA

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage Lightolier Turned Concave Wood Staff Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Vintage Lightolier Turned Concave Wood Staff Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston

Vintage Lightolier Turned Concave Wood Staff Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Lightolier turned concave wood staff floor lamp by Gerald Thurston Signed on underside.

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

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Wood

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

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

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

Hanging Pendant Lamp for Lightolier
Hanging Pendant Lamp for Lightolier

Hanging Pendant Lamp for Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An adjustable patinated brass pendant having as shapely perforated shade and frosted glass diffuser with a brass ring pull. Recoiled cable is concealed in the canopy.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston, USA
Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston, USA

Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston, USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Mid-century classic streamlined brass tripod floor lamp with linen shade. Some patina to brass, professionally rewired for use in the USA. Lamp uses 3 bulbs. Shade not included. Shad...

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

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Brass

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

Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp

By Michael Lax, Lightolier

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...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

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Metal

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp

By 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

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Brass

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

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

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 .

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Metal

Classic Modernist "Dandelion" Chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Classic Modernist "Dandelion" Chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Classic Modernist "Dandelion" Chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Buffalo, NY

Beautiful late 1950's/ 1960's Mid -Century Modern "Dandelion" chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The brass frame supports Thirteen Art glass discs each illuminated by a ca...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

Lightolier Alabaster Brass Wall Sconce, Curved Design, 1980s
Lightolier Alabaster Brass Wall Sconce, Curved Design, 1980s

Lightolier Alabaster Brass Wall Sconce, Curved Design, 1980s

By Lightolier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Single Lightolier curved alabaster wall light sconce with brass fittings and brass plated trim backplates. Uses single 60 watt regular A size bulb.

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Late 20th Century American Lightolier Furniture

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Alabaster, Brass

1960s Lightolier 9 Arms Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA
1960s Lightolier 9 Arms Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

1960s Lightolier 9 Arms Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

A 1950s 9 arms striped and texturized glass shade chandelier/pendant sitting on a brass structure by Lightolier . Contain 8 E26/E27 socket Edison base socket rated at 40 watt each....

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

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

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

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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

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

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Metal

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

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

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Metal

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

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

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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

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

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Chrome

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

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

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Glass & Brass, USA
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Glass & Brass, USA

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Glass & Brass, USA

By Lightolier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Mid-Century Modern 13 light "Ice Cube" chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier with frosted glass shades and brass finish frame. Overall height including chain is 33",...

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1970s American Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

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

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

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Enameled Metal and Brass Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Vintage Enameled Metal and Brass Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Vintage Enameled Metal and Brass Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier table/desk lamp with oversized, fully adjustable shade (ca. 1950s, USA). Black enameled metal and plexi hood with brass stem/accents and original, plas...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

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.
Questions About Lightolier Furniture
  • 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.
  • 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.