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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
Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950/60's
Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950/60's

Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950/60's

$595

Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950/60's

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950/60's. The lamp features an oblong walnut body with brass spacer tubes, mounted on a black disk f...

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

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Metal

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 Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

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

1970s Sciolari 'Orbit' 10 arms Silver Plated Chandelier , Italy
1970s Sciolari 'Orbit' 10 arms Silver Plated Chandelier , Italy

1970s Sciolari 'Orbit' 10 arms Silver Plated Chandelier , Italy

$2,500

1970s Sciolari 'Orbit' 10 arms Silver Plated Chandelier , Italy

By Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Gaetano Sciolari elegant minimalist 'Orbit' 10 arms silver plated chandelier made in the 70s in Italy . Solid well made components , hardwares and sturdy assembly . Enameled b...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Silver, Chrome

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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, Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell

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

1970s Sciolari 8 Lights Chrome Cubic Flush Mount , Italy
1970s Sciolari 8 Lights Chrome Cubic Flush Mount , Italy

1970s Sciolari 8 Lights Chrome Cubic Flush Mount , Italy

$3,095Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Sciolari 8 Lights Chrome Cubic Flush Mount , Italy

By Sciolari Lighting, Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Gaetano Sciolari 8 cubes chrome flush mount made in Italy in the 70s . Solid well made construction . Contain 8 E12 candelabra sockets rated at 15 watt each. Acrylic shade have a...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass, Chrome

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp
Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp

$2,250

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut Wood, Brass Accents & Hardware, New Linen Shade Dimensions: 26in H x 13in W x 13in D Lamp Shade: 8in H x 17in W ________________________________________ Transf...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Eight-Light 'Ballerina' Chandelier, 1950s
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Eight-Light 'Ballerina' Chandelier, 1950s

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Eight-Light 'Ballerina' Chandelier, 1950s

$29,000

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Eight-Light 'Ballerina' Chandelier, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite eight-light 'Ballerina' chandelier, Canada, circa 1958. This classic Scandinavian Modern chandelier has eight elegantly curved brass a...

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1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier
Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier

Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier

$2,400

Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Mid Century uplight torchiere floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston, with glass by Carl Moser, for Lightolier, circa 1950's. The lamp features a disk form texture and d...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

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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

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 Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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 Alessandro Sciolari, Lightolier

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Chrome

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 Lightolier, Edward Wormley, Paavo Tynell, Gerald Thurston

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 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 ...

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

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Metal

Mid Century Modern 5-Tier Orb Floor Lamp by Lightolier
Mid Century Modern 5-Tier Orb Floor Lamp by Lightolier

Mid Century Modern 5-Tier Orb Floor Lamp by Lightolier

$2,250

Mid Century Modern 5-Tier Orb Floor Lamp by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials Enameled Metal, Original Frosted Glass Globes

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Metal

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

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

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

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari, 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

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Stainless Steel, Brass

Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, Brass & Walnut
Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, Brass & Walnut

Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, Brass & Walnut

$1,275Sale Price|20% Off

Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, Brass & Walnut

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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 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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Silver, Brass

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 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

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Brass, Steel

Lightolier Model 8180 Floor Lamp in the Style of Angelo Lelli
Lightolier Model 8180 Floor Lamp in the Style of Angelo Lelli

Lightolier Model 8180 Floor Lamp in the Style of Angelo Lelli

$1,449Sale Price|50% Off

Lightolier Model 8180 Floor Lamp in the Style of Angelo Lelli

By Lightolier

Located in South Charleston, WV

Model 8180, 1972 Lightolier. 10 3/4" x 10 3/4" x 60" tall and featuring 3 chrome globes, this floor lamp is produced in Italy and marked as such. Likely produced at Arredoluce for Li...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Chrome, Steel

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

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier
Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier

$2,250

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut Wood, Polished Brass, New Linen Shade, Enameled Metal ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringin...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass, Metal

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 Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

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

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style All Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style All Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style All Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade

$1,250

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style All Brass Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier style brass desk lamp. Featuring a sturdy Brass plated tubular stem, round balanced, weighted 6D base, turn switch to base, adjusting Black enameled interior Brass shade head (8.25 W x 3W) extending to 10W with Cast Iron handle...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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 Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

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

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

Wall Light Sconce Gerald Thurston Lightolier

$2,400

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

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

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Copper

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

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

$1,989

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

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

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

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

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

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.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

$6,996Sale Price|30% Off

Lightolier Star Claremont Five Arm Ceiling Light by Carl Moser

By Carl Moser 1, Lightolier

Located in Hanover, MA

BG SUMMER SALE 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 cre...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

Materials

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 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

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

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...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

$999

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

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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

$2,508 / set

Pair of wall lights by 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...

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Five Light Lightolier White on White Molecule Chandelier
Five Light Lightolier White on White Molecule Chandelier

Five Light Lightolier White on White Molecule Chandelier

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

$4,700

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...

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

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

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 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 ...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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

$495Sale Price|67% 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. ...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Black and Gold Adjustable Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier
Mid Century Black and Gold Adjustable Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier

Mid Century Black and Gold Adjustable Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier

$1,200

Mid Century Black and Gold Adjustable Floor Lamp by Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century Triennale style floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950/1960's. The lamp features three lights, each having a two tier cylindrical shad...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1960s Triennale style Tri-Light Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Inc
1960s Triennale style Tri-Light Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Inc

1960s Triennale style Tri-Light Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Inc

$1,500

1960s Triennale style Tri-Light Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Inc

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Hard to find lamp, with a very powerful design, really commands a room, right off the deck of the Millennium Falcon. The black, patina'd nickel and the white louvres are truly a div...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal

1960s Gerald Thurston 3 Arms Brass Chandelier , USA
1960s Gerald Thurston 3 Arms Brass Chandelier , USA

1960s Gerald Thurston 3 Arms Brass Chandelier , USA

$3,200Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Gerald Thurston 3 Arms Brass Chandelier , USA

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Stilnovo, Paavo Tynell

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Elegant chandelier from Gerald Thurston for Lightolier , USA. Vented enameled aluminium shade sitting on a brass stucture . Glass diffuser under . 2 bulbs per shade . Contain...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970 Pair of Sciolari Flush Mount for Lightolier , USA
1970 Pair of Sciolari Flush Mount for Lightolier , USA

1970 Pair of Sciolari Flush Mount for Lightolier , USA

$1,500 / set

1970 Pair of Sciolari Flush Mount for Lightolier , USA

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Pair of Individual bubly glass cube flush mount from Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier . Could be wall mounted also . Contain one regular E26 Edison base ceramic socket per unit .

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

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

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

Vintage 43 Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier

$8,900

Vintage 43 Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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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.