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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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Mid Century Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Mid Century Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Mid Century Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$1,400

Mid Century Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier, circa 1950/60's. The lamp features a disk for black metal base, a vertical brass tube pole with an oblong ...

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

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Metal, Brass

1970s Sciolari Waterfall 7 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
1970s Sciolari Waterfall 7 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

1970s Sciolari Waterfall 7 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

$4,000Sale Price / item|20% Off

1970s Sciolari Waterfall 7 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Waterfall 7 arms chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier , USA. 260 optical quality glass rods hanging from a thick and solid brass structure . Contain 7 regular E26 Edison...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass

1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

$8,000Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

A classic 1950s blend of Paavo Tynell collaboration with Lightolier USA model 'Ballerina' . 6 arms brass chandelier with enameled pierced shade giving it a starry night look whe...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass, Aluminum

1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

$6,400Sale Price|20% Off

1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA

By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell, Gerald Thurston

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Elegant chandelier from Gerald Thurston for Lightolier , USA. Pierced and slightly folded punched hole in an enameled aluminium shade sitting on a brass stucture . Glass diffuser un...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA
1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

1950s Gerald Thurston Brass plated uplighter with 3 pierced shade for Lightolier . Top concave relector have a nice patina on it . Contain 3 E26 sockets rated at 60 watt each .

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern 1950s Tripod Table Lamp in Walnut & Brass
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern 1950s Tripod Table Lamp in Walnut & Brass

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern 1950s Tripod Table Lamp in Walnut & Brass

$4,800

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern 1950s Tripod Table Lamp in Walnut & Brass

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very nice early example of this lamp in brass, walnut & off white enameled shades. Very hard to find lamp. Fully working in very good condition.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass, Steel

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

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

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

By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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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

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

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Silver, 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

$2,895Sale Price|27% Off

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

By Gerald Thurston, Edward Wormley, Lightolier, 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

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Aluminum, Brass

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

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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 ...

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

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Metal

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

$16,995Sale Price|22% Off

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

By Sciolari Lighting, Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

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

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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

1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA

$1,495Sale Price|25% Off

1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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Brass

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 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

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Metal

Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s
Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s

Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s

$2,963

Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, USA, 1950s. Executed in brass, aluminium, lucite and metal, the table lamp comes wit...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass, Metal

1950s 5 lights 'Pacemaker' Dinelier Flush Mount from Lightolier , USA
1950s 5 lights 'Pacemaker' Dinelier Flush Mount from Lightolier , USA

1950s 5 lights 'Pacemaker' Dinelier Flush Mount from Lightolier , USA

$2,500

1950s 5 lights 'Pacemaker' Dinelier Flush Mount from Lightolier , USA

By Carl Moser 1, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Rare, bold , texturized, annealed glass flushmount from the ' Pacemaker ' and ' Dinelier ' serie by Carl Moser & J.S.Hamel for Lightolier , 1950s USA . Contain 5 regular E26 Edison...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Aluminum

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

$1,299

Three Shade Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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Metal

MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$1,595

MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A mid century desk lamp by Lightolier designed by Gerald Thurston. The flying saucer model features a brass body and an articulated arm that allows for added height and directional...

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

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Metal, Brass

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

1970s Sciolari Cubic Flush Mount for Lightolier

$2,400Sale Price|20% 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

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Metal, Chrome

1970s Lightolier floor lamp
1970s Lightolier floor lamp

1970s Lightolier floor lamp

$870

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. ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Lightolier Glass Rods 'Radiance' Ten Lights Chandelier , 1980s , USA
Lightolier Glass Rods 'Radiance' Ten Lights Chandelier , 1980s , USA

Lightolier Glass Rods 'Radiance' Ten Lights Chandelier , 1980s , USA

$1,500Sale Price|40% Off

Lightolier Glass Rods 'Radiance' Ten Lights Chandelier , 1980s , USA

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Classic 80s Lightolier chandelier from their Radiance line . Two row of light catching optical quality glass rods sitting on a nickel plated pierced steel plate. Contain 10 E12 ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Nickel

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

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

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Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

Mid Century Saucer Shade Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Mid Century Saucer Shade Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Mid Century Saucer Shade Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$975

Mid Century Saucer Shade Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic Saucer shade reading, floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier. The lamp features an adjustable shade which pivots and tilts, and the vertical center pole exte...

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

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Metal

5 Pieces Mid Century Modern Recessed Aluminum Eyeball Lighting by Lightolier
5 Pieces Mid Century Modern Recessed Aluminum Eyeball Lighting by Lightolier

5 Pieces Mid Century Modern Recessed Aluminum Eyeball Lighting by Lightolier

$375 / item

5 Pieces Mid Century Modern Recessed Aluminum Eyeball Lighting by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous eyeball socket type recessed lighting by Lightolier c1960. Aluminum sockets that rotate to your desired location. Complete with housing and reinforced cable wiring. Ready for new construction or to be retrofitted. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to the aluminum. Signed...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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Brass

1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA
1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA

1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA

$1,969

1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in London, GB

Gerald Thurston Triennale floor lamp for Lightolier. Original dusky pink enameled frame and base with brass detailing. In good vintage condition showing expected signs of wear comme...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Metal

Midcentury Tri Pod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C 1950s
Midcentury Tri Pod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C 1950s

Midcentury Tri Pod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C 1950s

$1,000

Midcentury Tri Pod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C 1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Classic midcentury table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, made by Lightolier, circa 1950s. The lamp has a three leg, tripod form base of black rods, which support interior diffusers...

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

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Metal

G. Thurston Porcelain Three-Tiered Table Lamp, Lightolier, 1950s, USA
G. Thurston Porcelain Three-Tiered Table Lamp, Lightolier, 1950s, USA

G. Thurston Porcelain Three-Tiered Table Lamp, Lightolier, 1950s, USA

$995Sale Price|60% Off

G. Thurston Porcelain Three-Tiered Table Lamp, Lightolier, 1950s, USA

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Huge in size and presence but elegant and refined with its prime quality dark brown porcelain bowl, brass hardware and accent. Measure 41 inches high to finial tips. Three regular ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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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

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

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Metal, Brass

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Two-Tiered Glass Rod and Brass Chandelier
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Two-Tiered Glass Rod and Brass Chandelier

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Two-Tiered Glass Rod and Brass Chandelier

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Two-Tiered Glass Rod and Brass Chandelier

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier glass rod and brass two-tiered waterfall flush mount chandelier. Chrome-plated hexagonal ceiling mount with six brass plated reverse trefoil fitters. ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Chrome, Brass

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

$2,695Sale Price|46% Off

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Chrome

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

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston

$1,200

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Stylish architectural table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston. The lamp has a white ribbed conical base with a brass decorative ball shaft. The lamp accepts three standard size screw ...

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

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Brass

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

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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Metal, Aluminum

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp

$1,500

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Toledo, OH

Iconic mid-century modern tripod table lamp by George Thurston for Lightolier from the 1950's. The lamp features 3 original sockets with a turn switch, 3 brass and walnut legs, and t...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

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Brass

Nakashima Style Walnut and Birch Wall Lamp by Lightolier, 1960s
Nakashima Style Walnut and Birch Wall Lamp by Lightolier, 1960s

Nakashima Style Walnut and Birch Wall Lamp by Lightolier, 1960s

$2,480Sale Price|20% Off

Nakashima Style Walnut and Birch Wall Lamp by Lightolier, 1960s

By Lightolier

Located in Camden, ME

Four sided Nakashima style wall lamp for Lightolier, 1960s. The rectilinear box frame of solid walnut has an inset grid of birch over laid on shoji paper panels which conceal a s...

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

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Birch, Walnut, Paper

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

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.

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

Materials

Metal, 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

12 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 twelve-arms designed by Finnish Paavo Tynell and produced by Lightolier in the 1960's. Very large 34 inch diameter fixture fe...

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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

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

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

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 Lighting

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Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955

$3,300

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Original Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Dark Camel "Cricket" Table Lamp, Wall Lamp. Featuring the adjustable perforated dome Bakelite Shade in a natural, earthen coloration (Pantone ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Space Age Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1970s
Space Age Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1970s

Space Age Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1970s

$395

Space Age Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1970s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century, Space Age designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier circa 1970's. The lamp features a saucer shaped dome shade of white plastic, mounted on a tapering pole ver...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lightolier Lighting

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Metal

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

$4,386

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Large Ballerina Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1950s
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Large Ballerina Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1950s

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Large Ballerina Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1950s

$35,000

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Large Ballerina Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite twelve-light 'Ballerina' chandelier, Canada, circa 1958. This classic chandelier has twelve elegantly curved brass arms each holding s...

Category

1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

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

Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere

$1,500

Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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

$2,895Sale Price|27% Off

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

By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo, Lightolier

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

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

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

Faceted Chrome Lightolier Chandelier
Faceted Chrome Lightolier Chandelier

Faceted Chrome Lightolier Chandelier

$475

Faceted Chrome Lightolier Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Modernist chrome hanging fixture by Lightolier (marked). This chandelier has eight triangular panels each 8" W at base. The fixture shows some cosmetic wear to the finish, specifical...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

$1,400

Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

Set of Six Mid Century Saucer Chandeliers Designed by Thurston for Lightolier
Set of Six Mid Century Saucer Chandeliers Designed by Thurston for Lightolier

Set of Six Mid Century Saucer Chandeliers Designed by Thurston for Lightolier

$10,000 / set

Set of Six Mid Century Saucer Chandeliers Designed by Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Rare set of six mid century saucer shaped chandeliers designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, in very good, original, clean and working condition. The chandeliers feature a suspe...

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

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Adjustable Brass Up Light Sconce, Italy
Lightolier Adjustable Brass Up Light Sconce, Italy

Lightolier Adjustable Brass Up Light Sconce, Italy

$640

Lightolier Adjustable Brass Up Light Sconce, Italy

By Lightolier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A gorgeous brass Italian wall lamp from the 1970s-1980s, oval form. Adjustable hinge allows the sconce to be tilted for perfect illumination. ...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Flush Mount Chrome & Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Sciolari for Lightolier
Flush Mount Chrome & Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Sciolari for Lightolier

Flush Mount Chrome & Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Sciolari for Lightolier

$2,950 / item

Flush Mount Chrome & Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Sciolari for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Alessandro Sciolari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This brilliant Mid-Century Modern flush mount chandelier was realized by the esteemed Italian glass blower Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier, circa 1970. It features four thick translu...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamp

$1,150

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.

Category

1950s Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier
Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier

Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier

$1,999

Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier

By Sciolari Lighting, Lightolier

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful eight art chandelier with canister light fixtures extending from circular arms. Each canister has pinhole perforations creating a dramatic exp...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

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

Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen

$495

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...

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

Materials

Copper

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

Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Ceiling Light

$1,750

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s

$3,500

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Early Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Reading Floor Lamp with White Linen Shade. Featuring a joined tripod, three legged patinated Brass framework, original Off-White ena...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade
1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade

1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Gerald Thurston six arms brass chandelier with enameled pierced shade . Opale glass diffuser under . Contain 6 E26 Edison base socket rated at 60 watt each . Could ajust lenght ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp

$1,695

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Littleton, CO

Elegant and sculptural, this rare tripod table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier embodies the refined sophistication of the best 1950s–60s American modern design. Its patinated ...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Lightolier lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Lightolier lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Gordon & Jane Martz, Laurel Lamp Company, and Marshall Studios. Prices for Lightolier lighting 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.

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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.