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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
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

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

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Lightolier Aluminum Pendant Lights, 1950's
Lightolier Aluminum Pendant Lights, 1950's

Lightolier Aluminum Pendant Lights, 1950's

By Lightolier

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Three Lightolier aluminum pendant lights, circa early 1950s. These examples have Lightolier's iconic perforated aluminum frames and are all original....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Spotlight Scones Pair of Doubles Lightolier
Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Spotlight Scones Pair of Doubles Lightolier

Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Spotlight Scones Pair of Doubles Lightolier

By Montgomery Ward, Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural aluminum sconces with two lights on each sconce. All aluminum and made for Montgomery Ward c1958. We have single sconces as well. Six....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Sixteen Arm Chandelier by Lightolier
Vintage Sixteen Arm Chandelier by Lightolier

Vintage Sixteen Arm Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Elegant black lacquer sixteen-light chandelier by Lightolier. The chandelier is comprised of eight spokes radiating out from the centre disc, with each bar holding two lights on a cu...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Hexagonal Glass Flush Mount Chandelier in Brass by Lightolier
Mid-Century Hexagonal Glass Flush Mount Chandelier in Brass by Lightolier

Mid-Century Hexagonal Glass Flush Mount Chandelier in Brass by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970’s Flush Mount Chandelier w Lucite Tube Bulb Elements
1970’s Flush Mount Chandelier w Lucite Tube Bulb Elements

1970’s Flush Mount Chandelier w Lucite Tube Bulb Elements

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Incredible 1970’s fixture having ( 53 ) lucite rods that are suspended from the rectangular metal box, which mounts directly to the ceiling. Some lucite tubes contain a filliment, m...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Dining Room Pendant Lamp by Moe lighting
Dining Room Pendant Lamp by Moe lighting

Dining Room Pendant Lamp by Moe lighting

By Lightolier

Located in South Charleston, WV

Although the ceiling plate is marked lightolier, this is in fact by Moe Lighting and the contractor that installed it used a lightolier ceiling plate. circa 1965, Brass, Blown Glass,...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of MidCentury desk lamps
Pair of MidCentury desk lamps

Pair of MidCentury desk lamps

By Lightolier

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1940, We offer this pair of MidCentury lamps. made in iron, brass details. Working.

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lightolier 1970's Tinted Lucite and Chrome Cube Form Chandelier
Lightolier 1970's Tinted Lucite and Chrome Cube Form Chandelier

Lightolier 1970's Tinted Lucite and Chrome Cube Form Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Pure 1970’s glam style, this chic fixture features four tinted translucent panels, which shield the interior ( 8 ) bulbs. The metal elements are bri...

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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Glass

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp
Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

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

Moorcroft Art Pottery 'Fuchsia' Footed Lamp with Lightolier Glass Reflector Bowl
Moorcroft Art Pottery 'Fuchsia' Footed Lamp with Lightolier Glass Reflector Bowl

Moorcroft Art Pottery 'Fuchsia' Footed Lamp with Lightolier Glass Reflector Bowl

By Moorcroft Pottery, Lightolier

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This striking English art pottery lamp was made by the renowned Moorcroft Pottery company of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Initially with James Macintyre & Co., innovative ceramist William Moorcroft founded his own firm in 1913. Underwritten by retailer Liberty London, the company went from strength to strength and was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Mary in 1928, leading them to include the phrase ‘Potter To HM The Queen’ on their paper labels as well as in their impressed marks. William's son Walter joined the firm in 1935 and took over management and design responsibilities upon the death of his father in 1945. Moorcroft remains in business today with early pieces by William and Walter being particularly sought after. This Walter Moorcroft signed lamp has a traditional pear or bottle vase form which has been decorated in the 'Fuchsia' pattern. The body of the lamp has a variegated blue/blue-green background featuring Moorcroft's distinctive slip-trailing technique. The leaves and blossoms have been finished in bright jewel tones. The body of the lamp has been joined to a metal base having a milgrain edge and four scrolling feet. The top of the lamp has a simple metal cap topped by a decorative foliate band. The piece retains its original Lightolier reflector bowl, patented by Jacob Samuel Hamel in March of 1950. The reflector bowl has a frosted body which attaches to the lamp by Virtue of three screws. The lamp comes complete with a silk shade manufactured by Royal Knight...

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1940s English Art Nouveau Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Floor Lamp Walnut and Brass

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Fraser, MI

Lightolier Floor Lamp designed by Gerald Thurston. Brass stem with Walnut center cylinder. Rewired.

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1950s Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural tripod table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C1955. In amazing original condition with the original shades. Brass is still l...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

White Floor Lamp by Lightolier
White Floor Lamp by Lightolier

White Floor Lamp by Lightolier

$1,896Sale Price|42% Off

White Floor Lamp by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Wien, AT

White floor lamp by Lightolier Original condition.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lightolier Yellow Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
Lightolier Yellow Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern

Lightolier Yellow Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern

By Lightolier

Located in Fulton, CA

A canary yellow 5-light chandelier or pendant light by Lightolier. Can be installed as a pendant light with use of 8 foot chair or shortened to hang as a chandelier with desired depth achieved by shorting chain. Excellent original condition. Retains Lightolier paper label. Nice! Milk glass globes measure 6" diameter. Yellow chandelier...

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

Materials

Steel

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

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

Lightolier Brass Wall Sconces A Pair
Lightolier Brass Wall Sconces A Pair

Lightolier Brass Wall Sconces A Pair

By Lightolier

Located in Fulton, CA

A pair of brass wall sconces by Lightolier with black metal escutcheon plates. Retaining "Lightolier" paper labels. Tested and in working order. Light cans articulate to change direc...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Eight (8) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
Vintage Eight (8) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

Vintage Eight (8) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in North Miami, FL

An amazing and hard to find "Ballerina" chandelier with eight-arms designed by Finnish Paavo Tynell and produced by Lightolier in the 1960's. Very large 26 inch diameter fixture feat...

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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Incised Black & Off White Table Ceramic Lamp. Featuring curved hourglass, pitcher form, matte Off White Bisque (5.5D) body, Black glazed oviform decora...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Marble, 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

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

Pair of Minimalist 3-Tiered Brass-Plated Sconces by Lightolier
Pair of Minimalist 3-Tiered Brass-Plated Sconces by Lightolier

Pair of Minimalist 3-Tiered Brass-Plated Sconces by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Minimalist 3-tiered brass-plated sconces by Lightolier.

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20th Century American Art Deco Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Graduated Pastel Cone Cluster Pendants by Lightolier
Graduated Pastel Cone Cluster Pendants by Lightolier

Graduated Pastel Cone Cluster Pendants by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern pendant lights featuring a graduated cluster of three pastel pink, blue and white, perforated cones on brass poles mounted on circular plates. Four clusters are av...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Reading Lamp
Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Reading Lamp

Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Reading Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Adjustable desk, reading lamp. Classic Post Modern design in the Italian School.

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1970s American Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Substantial Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Charcoal Gray "Studio Porcelains" Pleated Table Lamp. Featuring a large fluted Gun Metal Porcelain body, Brass stem, original White enameled triple sockets on beveled Brass base. Original pleated tapered...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lightolier Scalini Chrome w Stacked Glass Art Deco Post Modern Sconces
Pair of Lightolier Scalini Chrome w Stacked Glass Art Deco Post Modern Sconces

Pair of Lightolier Scalini Chrome w Stacked Glass Art Deco Post Modern Sconces

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of high quality wall sconces by Lightolier. Multiple staggered and stacked rounded glass panels with a chromed housing. Very elegant! Pair is in near perfect condition...

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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Triple Gourd-Form Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Triple Gourd-Form Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Triple Gourd-Form Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning Lightolier table lamp in white satin glazed ceramic stacked spherical bodies. Each segment separated by a brass ring spacer. Base is a brass plate. The three socket lighting...

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1950s American Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Motoko Ishii Chrome Sputnik for Lightolier
Motoko Ishii Chrome Sputnik for Lightolier

Motoko Ishii Chrome Sputnik for Lightolier

By Motoko Ishii, Lightolier

Located in Hanover, MA

From the Space Crystal collection designed by Motoko Ishii, the multi-award winning savant of architectural lighting, created in 1972 for West German firm Staff Leuchten.. This UL ...

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1970s American Space Age Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Lightolier Atomic Sputnik Ball Table Lamp
Lightolier Atomic Sputnik Ball Table Lamp

Lightolier Atomic Sputnik Ball Table Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A great table lamp with its original globe shades out of a nice Palm Springs Estate. This 1970’s Lightolier fixture still has a few of its labels. I only had one bulb to light it up...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

Five Light Lightolier  White on White Molecule Chandelier
Five Light Lightolier  White on White Molecule Chandelier

Five Light Lightolier White on White Molecule Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Space age tubular steel construction, in original white finish. Five sockets, which accept standard bulbs allowing for a variety of choices including the white ball bulbs shown, or c...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel

Lightolier German Glass and Brass Flush Mount Chandelier
Lightolier German Glass and Brass Flush Mount Chandelier

Lightolier German Glass and Brass Flush Mount Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

German cut glass dome flush mount chandelier with brass rim and finial by Lightolier, circa 1960s. Paper label attached.

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

Materials

Brass

Rare 1960's Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Rare 1960's Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Beaded Crystal Chandelier

Rare 1960's Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Beaded Crystal Chandelier

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Beaded Crystal Chandelier, featuring a striking tiered design with cascading crystal strands and faceted teardrop prisms. The chrome frame is adorned...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Chrome

MCM Modernist Lightolier Adjustable Desk  Table Task Lamp
MCM Modernist Lightolier Adjustable Desk  Table Task Lamp

MCM Modernist Lightolier Adjustable Desk Table Task Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Desk Task lamp by Lightolier. Maker stamped Lightolier US and Japan Modernist design Lamp is adjustable Tested and working Includes a new bulb Please refer to the...

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

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Chandelier
Lightolier Chandelier

Lightolier Chandelier

$2,816Sale Price|20% Off

Lightolier Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

16-light chandelier by Lightolier.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel

Lightolier Mid-Century Modern 6-Globe Hanging Fixture, 1960
Lightolier Mid-Century Modern 6-Globe Hanging Fixture, 1960

Lightolier Mid-Century Modern 6-Globe Hanging Fixture, 1960

By Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Lightolier 6 Globe Hanging Fixture. Adjustable cords can make this fixture hang shorter as well! Smoked Glass Shades in nice shape! Wood spoke design fitter flush-mounts to the ce...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Gerald Thurston, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1960s
Gerald Thurston, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1960s

Gerald Thurston, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1960s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Stamford, CT

Gerald Thurston, American Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1950s A model WM-6198 teak, brass, and plastic table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lighto...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950's Gerald Thurston Lightolier Tripod Lamp
1950's Gerald Thurston Lightolier Tripod Lamp

1950's Gerald Thurston Lightolier Tripod Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Beautiful Chocolate Brown over Brass Tripod lamp designed by Gerald Thurston & produced by Lightolier. The shade has been custom made as the original was too far gone.

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1950s Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of pristine vintage Lumilon table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Original one-piece shade-diffusers. UL listed.

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1960s American Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1950s Rare Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Adjustable Reading Floor Lamp 54 h x 14.5 w 21.5 d Preowned original vintage condition Refer to images provided. Shipping ...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamp for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Denton, TX

Aluminum cylinder with black metal base and pleated interior by Gerald Thurston. Best used as a floor up light to create a moody ambiance or to highlight a architechual element in th...

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in New York, NY

Ice Cube Chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. Nine molded frosted glass cubes set on chrome arms attatched to a large chrome cylinder center suspended from a chro...

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1860s North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style Brass & White Triple Candlestick Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style Brass & White Triple Candlestick Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style Brass & White Triple Candlestick Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier attributed Brass & Candlestick Table Lamp. Featuring tri curved Brass base, triple enameled White metal candlesticks, original Brass ring finial, shown...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Impeccable Extendable Arm Lumilux Study Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Impeccable Extendable Arm Lumilux Study Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Impeccable Extendable Arm Lumilux Study Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Impeccable extendable arm Lumilux study lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Brushed brass base with original one-piece molded shade-diffuser in excellen...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lightolier Mid Century Hanging Bubbles Ceiling Light  (A)
Lightolier Mid Century Hanging Bubbles Ceiling Light  (A)

Lightolier Mid Century Hanging Bubbles Ceiling Light (A)

By Lightolier

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A flush mounted ceiling light with chrome , drop down blown glass balls and smoked glass shaded fixtures called the " Bubbles " light . A great piece of lighting with six glass balls...

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Metal Table Lamps
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Metal Table Lamps

Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Metal Table Lamps

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of tables lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier composed of oversized, fully-adjustable, black-metal shades and corresponding round bases with brass stems (ca. 1950s,...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass, Iron and Glass Chandelier
Large Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass, Iron and Glass Chandelier

Large Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass, Iron and Glass Chandelier

By Sciolari Lighting, Stilnovo, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Houston, TX

Large Gerald Thurston for Lightolier brass, Iron and glass chandelier. Rare large Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. This stunning modernist chandelier...

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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Ceiling Lamp by Lightolier, 1970
Ceiling Lamp by Lightolier, 1970

Ceiling Lamp by Lightolier, 1970

$1,440Sale Price / set|28% Off

Ceiling Lamp by Lightolier, 1970

By Lightolier

Located in Belmont, MA

A beautiful mid century pair of ceiling lamps by Lightolier with a polished chrome canopy and 18 transparent glass cylinders. One central light bul...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Ceramic Lamps by Thurston
Pair of Ceramic Lamps by Thurston

Pair of Ceramic Lamps by Thurston

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Very stylish and sophisticated pair of ceramic lamps, designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier. The ceramic body has an Aztec influence motif, each mounted on a solid wood plinth ...

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

Pair Gerald Thurston Lightolier Black Iron Tripod Table Lamps with Glass Shades
Pair Gerald Thurston Lightolier Black Iron Tripod Table Lamps with Glass Shades

Pair Gerald Thurston Lightolier Black Iron Tripod Table Lamps with Glass Shades

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier black and white table lamps, 1950s. Featuring balanced black enameled steel tripod legs, socket and neck, period white milk glass shades atop r...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

By Gerald Thurston, Tommi Parzinger, Lightolier

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

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 3' H flared and incised brass and walnut table lamp, circa 1960. Featuring a radiating vertically lined antique bronzed finish top and partial stem wit...

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pendant by Lightolier
Mid-Century Modern Pendant by Lightolier

Mid-Century Modern Pendant by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Beautiful piece of the early 70s, chrome in its maximum expression of its time, the union of the four spheres to the cylinder make the piece an incredible design.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

By Michael Lax, Lightolier

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

70s MCM Gaetano Sciolari 9 Light Chrome Ice Cube Chandelier Lightolier Italy
70s MCM Gaetano Sciolari 9 Light Chrome Ice Cube Chandelier Lightolier Italy

70s MCM Gaetano Sciolari 9 Light Chrome Ice Cube Chandelier Lightolier Italy

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Gaetano Sciolari 9 Light Chrome Ice Cube Hanging Chandelier for Lightolier. Made in Italy. Measurements Height to ring: 24” approx. Size: 24”x 13”x 13” approx. Glass cube: 4.25”x ...

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

Materials

Chrome

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.