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Lightolier Lighting

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
Gerald Thurston Brass & Crystal Chandelier Pendant Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Gerald Thurston Brass & Glass Chandelier for Lightolier. Collected in France this beautiful elegant Chandelier designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. This chandelier illu...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gerald Thurston Brass & Crystal Chandelier Pendant Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Brass & Crystal Chandelier Pendant Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Brass & Crystal Chandelier Pendant Lightolier

$3,400
1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A bold , modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier made of thick polished stainless steel sheet with acrilyc cubes and brass rod . Well made with prime quality material. Solid, sturdy...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy
1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy

1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy

$22,000
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950's
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Troy, MI
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare "Ballerina" chandelier Eight arm example Canada circa 1958 Perforated shades in matte beige enameled aluminum with sweeping brass arms and coiled r...
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1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950's
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950's

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950's

$25,000
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 Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

Mid-Century Lightolier Sixteen Bulb Chandelier, Circa 1960s

$1,495
1950s Gerald Thurston 5 Arm Brass Pendant for Lightolier , USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare Gerald Thurston 5 arm pendant for Lightolier . Pierced brass plated shade mounted on an brass structure . Well made with quality component and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

1950s Gerald Thurston 5 Arm Brass Pendant for Lightolier , USA
1950s Gerald Thurston 5 Arm Brass Pendant for Lightolier , USA

1950s Gerald Thurston 5 Arm Brass Pendant for Lightolier , USA

$2,695 Sale Price
32% Off
1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant table lamp made of walnut, brass with plastic shade. By Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Marked.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA
1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA

1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA

$1,495 Sale Price
25% Off
1970s Sciolari Cubic Flush Mount for Lightolier
By Sciolari Lighting, Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic thick , heavy , bubbly glass cubes sitting on a chrome plate flush mount from Gaetano Sciolari . Each glass cube measure 4.25 in wide 3.18 in high . Require 4 candelab...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Sciolari Cubic Flush Mount for Lightolier
1970s Sciolari Cubic Flush Mount for Lightolier

1970s Sciolari Cubic Flush Mount for Lightolier

$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant 5 arms striped glass mounted on a brass structure flush mount fixture from Lightolier. Leafs are brass plated . Contain 5 E26 Edison base socket rated at 40 watt each ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA
1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA

1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA

$3,000
Expertly Restored - Wiring in Working Condition, Shows Minor Wear From Age
By Robert Sonneman, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Expertly Restored - Wiring in Working Condition, Shows Minor Wear From Age
Expertly Restored - Wiring in Working Condition, Shows Minor Wear From Age

Expertly Restored - Wiring in Working Condition, Shows Minor Wear From Age

$1,295
Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century torchiere floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier. This stunning lamp features a black base from...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere
Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere

Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere

$1,500
1930s Mid-Century Style Ceiling Fixture. 2+ available
By Lightolier
Located in Prescott, US
Priced each with more than one available. Sourced from the 1930s is this chrome and custard glass Mid-Century style 5 light vintage fixture. Original burgundy color repainted on arms...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Iron

1930s Mid-Century Style Ceiling Fixture. 2+ available
1930s Mid-Century Style Ceiling Fixture. 2+ available

1930s Mid-Century Style Ceiling Fixture. 2+ available

$1,920 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive and space efficient floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston and manufactured by Lightolier. Both names are icons in the field of American midcentury modern lighting design ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal

Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$999
1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic pendant from the 50s by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier . Brass plated shade with perforated enameled steel cone . Bakelite knob under . Contain one E26 size socket rat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA
1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA

$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
New Old Stock from Lightolier 1980s Louvered Wall Sconces , USA
By Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
In sealed, marked Lightolier box. Only one available . Model 6569 Well designed, made with thick metal, powder coated in a matte/semi gloss light beige and dark brown tone. ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Steel

New Old Stock from Lightolier 1980s Louvered Wall Sconces , USA
New Old Stock from Lightolier 1980s Louvered Wall Sconces , USA

New Old Stock from Lightolier 1980s Louvered Wall Sconces , USA

$495 Sale Price
67% Off
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT! Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Brass & Walnut Gerald Thurston Designer 1954 Here is a marvelous Mid Century Modern Icon! The 1954 Tripod Brass & Walnut Table ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"

$1,496
Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Rare 1940s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL! GERALD THURSTON FOR LIGHTOLIER! SAUCER SWING ARM LAMP One of the Rarest Thurston Designs! BRASS & METAL Incredible Construction! Circa 1948 APPROX. DIMENSIONS: HEIG...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Rare 1940s
Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Rare 1940s

Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Rare 1940s

$2,500
1970s Lightolier Six-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA
By Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Six mouth blowed glass shade sitting on a deep chrome finish structure from Lightolier. Each shade measure 5 in. diameter. Solid, well made construction. Use six candelab...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

1970s Lightolier Six-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA
1970s Lightolier Six-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA

1970s Lightolier Six-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA

$1,695 Sale Price
32% Off
Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in South Charleston, WV
Sleek and Versatile, this pair of wall lamps by Gerald Thurston that provides elegant lighting with a sophisticated approach to wall sconce illumination. 17.5" tall, 14" deep and 8" ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston

Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston

$2,280 Sale Price / set
33% Off
1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Edward Wormley, Paavo Tynell
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
1950s Lightolier Art Deco style 6 arms chandelier made of bowls shaped , striped glass shade sitting on a sturdy cast polished aluminium and bras...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA
1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

$4,000
1970s Lightolier 12-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA
By Lightolier, Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Deep chrome finish chandelier with mouth blowed glass shade, 1970s Well made solid sturdy construction. Contain 12 E12 candelabra size socket rated at 40 watt max. Sputnik...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

1970s Lightolier 12-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA
1970s Lightolier 12-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA

1970s Lightolier 12-Arm Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with Glass Shade, USA

$2,895 Sale Price
27% Off
Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
LIGHTOLIER MID CENTURY MODERN LYTESPAN 1959 TENSION POLE LAMP! ICONIC 3 GOLD SHADES WITH HANDLES! FITS 8 FT. CEILING This is both an iconic & gorgeous Lightolier atomic...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston

Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston

$3,500
Lightolier Concentric Louvered Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Fulton, CA
A polished brass pendant chandelier by Lightolier. Designed with 5 concentric, brushed brass louvers over a polished brass metal domed shade. Concentric bands allow filtered upward l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Concentric Louvered Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier
Lightolier Concentric Louvered Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier

Lightolier Concentric Louvered Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier

$495
Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and a beautiful torchiere floor lamp by Gerald Thuston for Lightolier. Glass dish rests on a brass plate supported by three rods which are conne...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade
Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade

Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade

$1,895
1970s Lightolier 16-Arm Chrome Sputnik Style Chandelier with Glass Shade , Usa
By Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
16 mouth blowed glass shade sitting on a deep chrome finish structure from Lightolier. Each shade measure 5 in. diameter. Solid, well made construction. Use 16 candelabra...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

1970s Lightolier 16-Arm Chrome Sputnik Style Chandelier with Glass Shade , Usa
1970s Lightolier 16-Arm Chrome Sputnik Style Chandelier with Glass Shade , Usa

1970s Lightolier 16-Arm Chrome Sputnik Style Chandelier with Glass Shade , Usa

$2,695 Sale Price
46% Off
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 Lighting

Materials

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

$3,270
Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive Modernist chandelier from the 1960s, model Sirius, designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightoiler, Italy. Made from silvered brass. The chandelier has three arms and offer...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Silver, Brass

Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy
Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy

Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy

$2,400
Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier crossed swords desk lamp with brass rimmed Raffia Barrel Shades. Featuring dual arms in Brass, ball sockets, original adjusting dual Brass rimmed inte...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's
Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's

Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's

$2,500
Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Lisse, NL
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Teak Pendant Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s. A stunning example of mid-century American design, this rare pendant light was designed by Ge...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston
Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston

Midcentury Modern Brass & Teakwood Pendant Light Flush Mount by Gerald Thurston

$4,439
Rare 1960s Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Ceiling Mount Large
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ready to be hardwired, with normal US 110v voltage. Houses 4 incandescent bulbs. This is a large 18x18 square “starry sky” ceiling lamp model #9068 by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. ...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Steel

Rare 1960s Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Ceiling Mount Large
Rare 1960s Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Ceiling Mount Large

Rare 1960s Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Ceiling Mount Large

$9,800
1950s Gerald Thurston Star Pierced Shade Flushmount for Lightolier , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Enameled aluminium shade with a pierced star motif on a brass structure . Well made strudy construction . Each shade measure 9.5 in wide by 2 in high . Glass diffuser under . ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1950s Gerald Thurston Star Pierced Shade Flushmount for Lightolier , USA
1950s Gerald Thurston Star Pierced Shade Flushmount for Lightolier , USA

1950s Gerald Thurston Star Pierced Shade Flushmount for Lightolier , USA

$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Lytespan Tension Floor Lamp By Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/1960's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and rare Lytespan Mid Century tension pole floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier c. 1950/1960's. The lamp featu...
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Lytespan Tension Floor Lamp By Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/1960's
Mid Century Lytespan Tension Floor Lamp By Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/1960's

Mid Century Lytespan Tension Floor Lamp By Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/1960's

$6,000
Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier. Overall great vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Orange Saucer Floor Lamp for Lightolier

$1,450
1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp
By Michael Lax, Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Lytegem desk telescoping task lamp designed by Michael Lax for Lightolier. USA circa the 1960s. White base and white shade. Two light intensity mod...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp
1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp

1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp

$370
Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser
By Carl Moser 1, Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
The Holy Grail of Lightolier's mid-century Claremont collection with five enameled champagne art glass rays or beams of light shaped like a folded paper airplane created by Carl Mose...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser
Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser

Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser

$9,995
Gerald Thurston Tripod Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerald Thurston Tripod Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston Tripod Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Tripod Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Tripod Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier

$750
Alabaster And Brass Sconces By Lightolier Art Deco Style Ca' 1980's
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four (4) alabaster and brass sconces by Lightolier. Made in Spain ca' 1980's. Large-14" wide, 10" deep, heavy and very well ...
Category

1980s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Alabaster And Brass Sconces By Lightolier Art Deco Style Ca' 1980's
Alabaster And Brass Sconces By Lightolier Art Deco Style Ca' 1980's

Alabaster And Brass Sconces By Lightolier Art Deco Style Ca' 1980's

$750 / item
Wall Light Sconce Gerald Thurston Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Large wall light sconce Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Handcrafted glass with white and gold colored glass overlay creating a bursting display...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Wall Light Sconce Gerald Thurston Lightolier

$2,400
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Brass and Glass Rods Floor Lamp
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hanover, MA
Dazzling floor lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier in brass with multiple glass rods. Illumination comes both from a single socket above for standard size Edison screw cap bu...
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Brass and Glass Rods Floor Lamp
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Brass and Glass Rods Floor Lamp

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Brass and Glass Rods Floor Lamp

$1,900
1970s Lightolier floor lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Montréal, QC
Lightolier floor lamp, 1970s. Enameled composite metal head, chromed steel stem, enameled steel foot. 40 to 60 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb or higher if LED/CFL. ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

1970s Lightolier floor lamp
1970s Lightolier floor lamp

1970s Lightolier floor lamp

$870
12 Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
An amazing and hard to find "Ballerina" chandelier with twelve-arms designed by Finnish Paavo Tynell and produced by Lightolier in the 1960's. Very large 34 inch diameter fixture fe...
Category

1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

12 Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
12 Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

12 Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

$33,000
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking mid-century modern table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, featuring its original molded white acrylic shade and rare perforated metal light diffuser. This ...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$1,100
Stunning Paavo Tynell Attributed Chandelier by Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paavo Tynell attributed chandelier measuring 29" diameter and 16" tall (fixture) with the drop of the hanging chain and ceiling plat...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stunning Paavo Tynell Attributed Chandelier by Lightolier
Stunning Paavo Tynell Attributed Chandelier by Lightolier

Stunning Paavo Tynell Attributed Chandelier by Lightolier

$4,400
Mid-Century Pair of Frosted Glass and Chrome Lightolier Sconces
By Lightolier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century Pair of Lightolier sconces made of frosted glass is a clear glass edge and chrome hardware to hold it.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Pair of Frosted Glass and Chrome Lightolier Sconces
Mid-Century Pair of Frosted Glass and Chrome Lightolier Sconces

Mid-Century Pair of Frosted Glass and Chrome Lightolier Sconces

$550 Sale Price
54% Off
Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three shade floor lamp with pivoting heads. Classic Lightolier styling in minimal elegant form. Each shade with own switch. It is recommended the buyer rewire the whole lamp, which i...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier
Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier

Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier

$499
Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Ceiling Light
By Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
Lightolier flying saucer ceiling light, suspended flush mount, brass and enameled curved glass with gold flecks. Takes up to 3 100 watt bulbs. No...
Category

1950s American Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Ceiling Light
Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Ceiling Light

Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Ceiling Light

$1,750
Adjustable Swing Arm Saucer Floor Lamp Designed by Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Classic Gerald Thurston design for Lightolier adjustable floor lamp, having a flex arm, saucer shade, and extendable center pole. This example is in very good, clean, original, worki...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Swing Arm Saucer Floor Lamp Designed by Thurston for Lightolier
Adjustable Swing Arm Saucer Floor Lamp Designed by Thurston for Lightolier

Adjustable Swing Arm Saucer Floor Lamp Designed by Thurston for Lightolier

$975
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 Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

Three Tiered Floor Lamp by Lightolier

$900 / item
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 ...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

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

$3,000 Sale Price
70% Off
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...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

$2,975
Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Aluminum Cylindrical Sconces by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Mid-Century Modernist cylindrical sconces by Lightolier, crafted in the 1970s, represents the clean, minimalist design philosophy of the era. Combining form and function...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Aluminum Cylindrical Sconces by Lightolier
Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Aluminum Cylindrical Sconces by Lightolier

Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Aluminum Cylindrical Sconces by Lightolier

$2,475 / set
Mid-Century 3-Tier Orb Table Lamps by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 3-Tier Orb Table Lamps by Lightolier
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century 3-Tier Orb Table Lamps by Lightolier
Mid-Century 3-Tier Orb Table Lamps by Lightolier

Mid-Century 3-Tier Orb Table Lamps by Lightolier

$2,500 / set
Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Highland, IN
A wonderful example of Sciolari's playful experiments in lighting design, the wire cage lamp came in a taller oval form and this round coiled shape that i...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier
Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

$1,400
Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome & Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970s Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier chandelier, signed with manufacture label. Wired and in working condition. Takes 8 candelabra bulbs, 40W-max each.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome & Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome & Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari

Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome & Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari

$1,800
Lightolier Mid-century Atomic Sputnik Pendant Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Miami, FL
Lightolier Mid-century Atomic Sputnik Pendant Chandelier Offered for sale is a 6 arm Mid-century Modern atomic sputnik style pendant chandelier. The sic chrome arms had white glas...
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Wire

Lightolier Mid-century Atomic Sputnik Pendant Chandelier
Lightolier Mid-century Atomic Sputnik Pendant Chandelier

Lightolier Mid-century Atomic Sputnik Pendant Chandelier

$1,200 Sale Price
50% Off
Lightolier, Floor Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerald Thurston floor lamp by Lightolier. Features a brass and walnut base and a perforated brass shade. Measures: 17" diameter x 64.5" height.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lightolier, Floor Lamp
Lightolier, Floor Lamp

Lightolier, Floor Lamp

$2,500
Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
By Lightolier, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in South Charleston, WV
16.5" diameter and 10" tall, with a 10" drop (adjustable with new cord of course). Porcelain single socket. Teak to upper and lower parts of the lamp. Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Copper

Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen

Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen

$495
Amazing Pair Of 1950's Lightolier Murano And Brass Sconces Mid-century
By Lightolier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
LOVELY PAIR OF 1950'S LIGHTOLIER MURANO AND BRASS SCONCES. THE REMOVABLE MURANO GLASS HAS A VERY TEXTURED INTERIOR SURFACE WITH WHAT LOOKS LIKE...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Amazing Pair Of 1950's Lightolier Murano And Brass Sconces Mid-century
Amazing Pair Of 1950's Lightolier Murano And Brass Sconces Mid-century

Amazing Pair Of 1950's Lightolier Murano And Brass Sconces Mid-century

$2,450 / set
Nine Light Chrome Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier c. 1970's
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century, Space Age, Post Modern chrome Sputnik chandelier, having nine white ball globe shades - mounted to the chrome spoke arms, all attached to the white ball center. Th...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Nine Light Chrome Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier c. 1970's
Nine Light Chrome Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier c. 1970's

Nine Light Chrome Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier c. 1970's

$970
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulated Floor Lamps Mid Century Modern
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Articulated Mid Century Floor Lamps, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American, circa 1960s. The floor lamps are fully adjustable, with the central shade adjusting...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulated Floor Lamps Mid Century Modern
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulated Floor Lamps Mid Century Modern

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulated Floor Lamps Mid Century Modern

$3,850 / set
Set of 3 Lightolier pendant dome lamps
By Lightolier
Located in South Charleston, WV
Lightolier. Trio of Pendants each with their own ceiling plates. Brown half circle domes. Features heat ventilation holes at the top which lightly illuminate the ceiling. 100 watt ma...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Set of 3 Lightolier pendant dome lamps

$795 / set

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Questions About Lightolier Lighting
  • What is a Lightolier lamp?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is Lightolier still in business?
    1 Answer
    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.

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