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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
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

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

Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

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

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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

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

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

Vintage 43 Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier
Vintage 43 Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier

Vintage 43 Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Large vintage 43 globe Sputnik chandelier by Lightolier. This polished chrome fixture supports 43 6" clear glass globes which when illuminate...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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.

Category

1960s American 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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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 Lightolier, Michael Lax, Gerald Thurston

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

Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60's
Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60's

Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60's

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Architectural Mid Century, Atomic, Space Age jack form table lamp, by Lightolier, design attributed to Gerald Thurston. The lamp features a tripod base of elegant sculptural brass le...

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

Materials

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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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

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

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

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

Pair of Lightolier Wall Sconces Mid Century Modern

By Lightolier

Located in Chula Vista, CA

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare Mid Century Modern Lightolier Fiberglass Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
Rare Mid Century Modern Lightolier Fiberglass Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s

Rare Mid Century Modern Lightolier Fiberglass Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Peoria, AZ

RARE & FABULOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN GERALD THURSTON FIBERGLASS SHADE MINIMALIST DESK LAMP! CONICAL DESIGN! CIRCA 1957 WHITE DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 22" TALL by 10" WIDE Thi...

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Lightolier Sixteen Bulb Chandelier, Circa 1960s
Mid-Century Lightolier Sixteen Bulb Chandelier, Circa 1960s

Mid-Century Lightolier Sixteen Bulb Chandelier, Circa 1960s

By Lightolier

Located in Peabody, MA

Classic mid-century sixteen bulb "silhouette" chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1960s. 24" diameter, 26" high from top ring to bottom, currently fitted with an 18" long chain.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel

Lightolier Heathered Taupe and Striped Pottery Table Lamp
Lightolier Heathered Taupe and Striped Pottery Table Lamp

Lightolier Heathered Taupe and Striped Pottery Table Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Modernist urn form table lamp with a heathered glaze pottery body, footed wood base and brass spacer. Brass stem with a three socket up light mechanism that was a Lightolier hallmark...

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1960s American Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Floor / Table Lamps by Lightolier Mood & Accent Lighting 1965
Mid-Century Modern Floor / Table Lamps by Lightolier Mood & Accent Lighting 1965

Mid-Century Modern Floor / Table Lamps by Lightolier Mood & Accent Lighting 1965

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Great pair of Lightolier accent lamps to be placed on the floor or low tables to create mood backdrop lighting. Canisters could use a paint job, age related wear. Wiring is sound. Ca...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

The Squirrel Cage Chandelier
The Squirrel Cage Chandelier

The Squirrel Cage Chandelier

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A nice chromed cage lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. Four clear bulbs within the thick squared wire exterior.

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1960s Italian Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Tommi Parzinger Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Tommi Parzinger Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Tommi Parzinger Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1960s modern chandelier in the style of Tommi Parzinger by Lightolier made in Germany, in vintage original condition with beautiful patina to the brass. Total height incl...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Lightolier Dome Pendants.
Lightolier Dome Pendants.

Lightolier Dome Pendants.

By Lightolier

Located in Denton, TX

Nice Plastic dome pendant with nickel plated cap and glass globe.

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

Materials

Nickel

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 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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location. Tripod Floor Lamp. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.

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1950s Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Brass Wall Sconces A Pair
Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Brass Wall Sconces A Pair

Mid-Century Modern 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

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

Pair of Mid-Century Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Lightolier
Pair of Mid-Century Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Lightolier

Pair of Mid-Century Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

This lovely Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hexagonal Shade Glass Flush Mount Chandeliers W/Brass Fittings is by Lightolier and originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Feature...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

Mid-Century Modern Large Round Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Lightolier C1965
Mid-Century Modern Large Round Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Lightolier C1965

Mid-Century Modern Large Round Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Lightolier C1965

By Lightolier, Robert Sonneman

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant design with a large smoked glass orb and the bulb as a focal point with the socket encapsulated in stainless, suspended by a cord but really supported by the stain...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 Spun Aluminum Eight-Light Modernist Chandelier
Lightolier Spun Aluminum Eight-Light Modernist Chandelier

Lightolier Spun Aluminum Eight-Light Modernist Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Modernist chandelier in spun aluminum and steel with eight arms and glass globes. Vented bobeches hold the glass globes in place over spun aluminum tube socket covers. Possibly an ea...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern 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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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

Rare Space Age Lightolier Desk Table Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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20th Century Space Age Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

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

Three-Light Modernist Cascading Smoked Glass Chandelier after Panton
Three-Light Modernist Cascading Smoked Glass Chandelier after Panton

Three-Light Modernist Cascading Smoked Glass Chandelier after Panton

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Three smoked glass outer shades surround interior textured clear glass cylinder diffuser shade. Each shade hangs from center metal ceiling cap. Working, original condition, very mino...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970s Lightolier Double Wall Lamp Sconce Modern Minimalism
1970s Lightolier Double Wall Lamp Sconce Modern Minimalism

1970s Lightolier Double Wall Lamp Sconce Modern Minimalism

By Lightolier

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Lightolier Modern Double Wall Sconce in Aluminum 17.75 x 10.25 w x8 d Stamp present. Preowned original vintage condition See all images please.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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 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.

Category

1970s American 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

Metal, Chrome

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

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 Tommi Parzinger, Gerald Thurston, 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...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Midcentury Atomic Pendant Light
Lightolier Midcentury Atomic Pendant Light

Lightolier Midcentury Atomic Pendant Light

By Lightolier

Located in San Diego, CA

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

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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.

Category

1950s Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Three Tiered Floor Lamp by Lightolier
Three Tiered Floor Lamp by Lightolier

Three Tiered Floor Lamp by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970. We offer this Three Tiered Floor Lamp by Lightolier. Great vintage conditions and working at 100%.

Category

1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel

Lightolier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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

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.