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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
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

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 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

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Lightolier Ceiling Fixture
Lightolier Ceiling Fixture

Lightolier Ceiling Fixture

By Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three white globe Lightolier ceiling fixture. Two ceiling fixtures available. Three pairs of matching sconces available.

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1960s American Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Michael Lax

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

Materials

Chrome

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 Dimensions: 35in H x 8in W x 8in D Lamp Shade: 12H x 18W

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Lightolier, Montgomery Ward

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

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Aluminum

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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 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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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

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

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

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

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

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

Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp

By Lightolier, Michael Lax

Located in New York, NY

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

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

Lightolier Mid Century Brass Sculptural Chandelier
Lightolier Mid Century Brass Sculptural Chandelier

Lightolier Mid Century Brass Sculptural Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A stunning midcentury chandelier with six white globes sitting on wave like sinusoid- sphere brass metalwork with radiating hanging rods fusing at the top into a shaft of bronze. Ret...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

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

Mid Century Modern Frosted White Glass Hanging Pendant Light by Lightolier
Mid Century Modern Frosted White Glass Hanging Pendant Light by Lightolier

Mid Century Modern Frosted White Glass Hanging Pendant Light by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage ceiling pendant lamp manufactured by Lightolier circa 1960s. This unique shade is made of frosted glass that emits a glowing light. Perfect to use in the hallway, bedroom, or...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Metal

Gerald Thurston Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce
Gerald Thurston Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce

Gerald Thurston Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, task lamp, wall sconce by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features an adjustable, 5.5 inch diameter, painted metal shade on a brass stem and wall plate with an acc...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Venetia Table Lamps by Lightolier, Light Blue and White Striped Glass
Pair of Venetia Table Lamps by Lightolier, Light Blue and White Striped Glass

Pair of Venetia Table Lamps by Lightolier, Light Blue and White Striped Glass

By Lightolier

Located in Kansas City, MO

Pair of "Venetia" table lamps by Lightolier. Striped with custom shades matching the originals. Glass is mint. The brass bases show signs of light wear with one having a small dent t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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 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

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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 Chandelier
Lightolier Chandelier

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

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 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

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.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp
Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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 Lightolier, Alessandro Sciolari

Located in Farmingdale, NJ

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

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

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...

Category

1960s American Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel

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...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Lightolier
Lightolier

Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Ferndale, MI

Space age lamp made in Japan for Lightolier. Weighted steel base supports chrome shaft holding adjustable plastic shade.

Category

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

Materials

Steel, 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

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...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Lightolier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Lightolier furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Lightolier furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Lightolier were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gordon & Jane Martz, Laurel Lamp Company, and Marshall Studios. Prices for Lightolier furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $20,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,000.
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.