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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
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, Gerald Thurston, Sciolari Lighting, 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

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Brass, Iron

Pair of wall lights from the house of Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy 1970
Pair of wall lights from the house of Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy 1970

Pair of wall lights from the house of Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy 1970

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful and rare pair of wall lights from the house of Sciolari for Lightolier dating from 1970. Composed of crystal rods, these wall lights are spectacular. Rare design objec...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier
Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier

Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

Gaetano Sciolari Lightolier Glass Rod Chrome Chandelier Pendant set 7 Lamps
Gaetano Sciolari Lightolier Glass Rod Chrome Chandelier Pendant set 7 Lamps

Gaetano Sciolari Lightolier Glass Rod Chrome Chandelier Pendant set 7 Lamps

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Wayne, NJ

Set of 7 Gaetano Sciolari flush mount chrome tone top ceiling lights in brass tone accent and glass rods . Each single lamp measures 9.13" point to point and will vary in width. You ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Glass

Lightolier Art Deco inspired Glass Chandelier
Lightolier Art Deco inspired Glass Chandelier

Lightolier Art Deco inspired Glass Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Lightolier Flush mount Brass and Etched Glass Art Deco inspired chandelier. Beautiful vintage flush mount chandelier fixture. Pictured ...

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1970s American Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of wall lights by Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy, 1970
Pair of wall lights by Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy, 1970

Pair of wall lights by Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy, 1970

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful and rare pair of wall lights from the house of Sciolari for Lightolier dating from 1970. Composed of crystal rods, these wall lights are spectacular. Rare design objec...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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

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

By Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Chrome

White Floor Lamp by Lightolier
White Floor Lamp by Lightolier

White Floor Lamp by Lightolier

$1,891Sale 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

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

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

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Aluminum

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

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Metal, 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

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Marble, Brass

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 Manhasset, NY

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

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Brass

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

Lightolier Alabaster Brass Wall Sconce, Curved Design, 1980s

By Lightolier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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

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Late 20th Century American Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, 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

Gerald Thurston Polished Brass Table Lamp with Marble Base, 1950
Gerald Thurston Polished Brass Table Lamp with Marble Base, 1950

Gerald Thurston Polished Brass Table Lamp with Marble Base, 1950

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A tall, vintage Mid-Century Modern American table lamp made of hand crafted polished brass, designed by Gerald Thurston and produced by Lightolier, in good condition. The desk light is composed with a round white-yellow linen shade and an acrylic diffuser, what blockes slightly the light of the three-way light socket. The lamp is supported by a colorful, faceted marble base. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1950, United States. Base: 1.25" H x 7.25" W x 7.25" D. Shade: 7.25" H x 17" diameter. Gerald Thurston was an American designer and artist, born in 1914, United States, the date and place of death are unknown. He was one of the most innovative, ingenious lighting designers of the postwar time period. Thurston is know for his elegant forms and sleek materials. He designed, worked many years with the lighting manufacture Lightolier. Thurston's personal life and professional training remains lost in history. Lightolier is an American lighting manufacturer, founded in 1904 by Bernhard Blitzer. Their original name was the New York Gas and Appliance Co. Since the beginning the specialized in creating decorative chandeliers before shifting to high-end design, production in the late 1920s. Lightolier introduced the first track lighting...

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

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston
Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston

Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Brass

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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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Brass, Steel

1970's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp
1970's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp

1970's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Gerald Thurston for lightolier basic concept table lamp with black lacquered steel base and lamp stem, white acrylic drum shade and plastic diffuser unde...

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

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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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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 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

Bauhaus Gerald Thurston Art Deco Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Blue MCM 40s
Bauhaus Gerald Thurston Art Deco Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Blue MCM 40s

Bauhaus Gerald Thurston Art Deco Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Blue MCM 40s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

MONUMENTAL! GERALD THURSTON FOR LIGHTOLIER! EARLIEST THURSTON SAUCER LAMP! The Rarest Thurston Design! Steel, metal and enamel Incredibly Durable Construction! Circa 1941 APPRO...

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

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Metal

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

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Brass, Sheet Metal

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

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

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

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

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

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Brass

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

Classic Modernist "Dandelion" Chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Mid Century Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston

Mid Century Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Mid century Hourglass lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier with Lucite base, ceramic body and brass fittings. New 3 way brass socket and w...

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black Iron Chandelier by Lightolier
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black Iron Chandelier by Lightolier

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black Iron Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous black iron sculptural chandelier by Lightolier. Total current hgt./length is about 48 with existing chain links. This can be shortened to about 28 with canopy and 1 link. Pl...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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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

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

Lightolier Cut-Crystal Five-Arm Chandelier, circa 1940s
Lightolier Cut-Crystal Five-Arm Chandelier, circa 1940s

Lightolier Cut-Crystal Five-Arm Chandelier, circa 1940s

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early example of the craftsmanship of the American lighting pioneer, Lightolier. Five glass arms meet at the bottom the tri-tiered cut-glass centre column. Brass cups und...

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1940s American Vintage Lightolier Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Porcelain Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s
Porcelain Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s

Porcelain Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Westport, CT

Speckled porcelain and brass table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightiolier, circa 1950-1959. Completely rewired, newly white linen shade included. Other designers of the ...

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

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Brass

Large Vintage Gaetano Sciolari / Lightolier  13 Ice Cube Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Large Vintage Gaetano Sciolari / Lightolier  13 Ice Cube Chandelier Pendant Lamp

Large Vintage Gaetano Sciolari / Lightolier 13 Ice Cube Chandelier Pendant Lamp

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Large Vintage Gaetano Sciolari / Lightolier 13 Ice Cube Chandelier Pendant Lamp

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

Materials

Brass

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

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Metal

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

Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Brass with Cast Glass Shades Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier
1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier

1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier Space Age Atomic Midcentury Modern Unmarked 26.5 h x 23.25 Tripod base 12 diameter Preowned original vintage con...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

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

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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

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Chrome

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 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

Bronze, Brass, 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

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 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, Lightolier, Tommi Parzinger

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

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

Lightolier Mid Century Domed Pendant Chandelier
Lightolier Mid Century Domed Pendant Chandelier

Lightolier Mid Century Domed Pendant Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A nice cleanly designed mid century domed pendant chandelier with matching metal concentric louvered shade which snaps in for easy bulb changing for the ...

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

Materials

Metal

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

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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...

Category

1970s 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

Rare Six-Arm Floor Lamp by Tommi Parzinger, USA, 1960s
Rare Six-Arm Floor Lamp by Tommi Parzinger, USA, 1960s

Rare Six-Arm Floor Lamp by Tommi Parzinger, USA, 1960s

By Lightolier, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare Floor Lamp by Tommi Parzinger, USA, 1960's Rare floor lamp by Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier. Six-arm, nickel-plated steel, trident-style with original shades. 1960s limited pro...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Steel

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.

Category

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

Materials

Nickel

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.

Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Furniture

Materials

Brass, 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.