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

1960s Gerald Thurston 3 Arms Brass Chandelier , USA

By Stilnovo, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell, Gerald Thurston

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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

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

Arco Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini
Arco Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

Arco Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

By Harvey Guzzini, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Arc floor lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini. Carrara Marble Base. Very nice clean vintage condition overall. one mild dent on aluminum shade rim (as shown - should push out). some lig...

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

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Marble

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

Materials

Brass

Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965
Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965

Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965

By Lightolier, Michael Lax

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965. A very fine vintage example. Retains the original box.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, 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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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

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

By Lightolier, Carl Moser 1

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 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

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

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Brass, Aluminum

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

Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Lightolier

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

Gerald Thurston Table or Desk Lamp for Lightolier in Brass Metal & Acrylic 1950s
Gerald Thurston Table or Desk Lamp for Lightolier in Brass Metal & Acrylic 1950s

Gerald Thurston Table or Desk Lamp for Lightolier in Brass Metal & Acrylic 1950s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Troy, MI

Table or desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA circa 1950's Articulated saucer shade in enameled aluminum with acrylic canopy Supported by a brass angled arm and...

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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

Early 20th Century Metalwork Radial Webs Chandelier
Early 20th Century Metalwork Radial Webs Chandelier

Early 20th Century Metalwork Radial Webs Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A brass chandelier with 5 arms of radial, webbed, arrows arcing to the center stem. Made by Lightolier in the early 20th century; with a complex, brass-bronze patina and decorative t...

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Early 20th Century American Lightolier Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Floor Lamp for Lightolier / Arredoluce Gino Sarfatti
Vintage Floor Lamp for Lightolier / Arredoluce Gino Sarfatti

Vintage Floor Lamp for Lightolier / Arredoluce Gino Sarfatti

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Gerald Thurston Floor Lamp for Lightolier. Italian inspired. In the manner of Gino Sarfatti for Arredoluce More than likely Jonathan Adler's Maxime Task Floor Lamp was a s...

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

Materials

Brass

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

1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp

By Lightolier, Michael Lax

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

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Chrome

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

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Brass Lightolier Chandelier
Mid-Century Brass Lightolier Chandelier

Mid-Century Brass Lightolier Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Mid-Century Modern eight-arm chandelier, made in Germany. Featuring eight arms with conical shades, emanating from a disc, Circa 1960. Price includes new UL wiring, 1 sock...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

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

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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

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...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

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Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Walnut & Bright Tripod Floor Lamp, Circa 1960
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Walnut & Bright Tripod Floor Lamp, Circa 1960

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Walnut & Bright Tripod Floor Lamp, Circa 1960

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Walnut & Bright Brass Tripod Floor Lamp. Featuring lower sturdy, reflective tripod Brass legs, solid Walnut stem, Lampshade shown for display only and ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Five Light Lightolier White on White Molecule Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Space age tubular steel construction, in original white finish. Five sockets, which accept standard bulbs allowing for a variety of choices including the white ball bulbs shown, or c...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Steel

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

1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chula Vista, CA

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron

Lightolier Mid-Century Modern Concentric Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier
Lightolier Mid-Century Modern Concentric Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier

Lightolier Mid-Century Modern Concentric 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

Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Spotlight Scones Pair of Doubles Lightolier
Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Spotlight Scones Pair of Doubles Lightolier

Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Spotlight Scones Pair of Doubles Lightolier

By Montgomery Ward, Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural aluminum sconces with two lights on each sconce. All aluminum and made for Montgomery Ward c1958. We have single sconces as well. Six....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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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

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Aluminum

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

Lightolier Alabaster Brass Wall Sconce, Curved Design, 1980s

By Lightolier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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

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Late 20th Century American Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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...

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

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Metal

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

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...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Architectural Leaded Milk Glass Sconces by Lightolier
Pair of Modern Architectural Leaded Milk Glass Sconces by Lightolier

Pair of Modern Architectural Leaded Milk Glass Sconces by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural leaded milk glass sconces on the diagonal. Rare and hard to find in this architectural design, we have two pairs available. P...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Lead

A Petite Lightolier Pendant Chandelier
A Petite Lightolier Pendant Chandelier

A Petite Lightolier Pendant Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic atomic stile, midcentury pendant light by Lightolier. Ceiling flush mount with glass diffuser and perforated brass shade. Perfect for a low ceiling or a small space. Measur...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage table lamp by Angelo Lelli for Lightolier, 1970s
Vintage table lamp by Angelo Lelli for Lightolier, 1970s

Vintage table lamp by Angelo Lelli for Lightolier, 1970s

By Lightolier, Angelo Lelii

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Space age table lamp designed by Angelo Lelli for Lightolier feautiring a white metal tube and a fine chromed base. The lamp can be adjusted in many ways. tested and ready for use ...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier
Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier

Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier

By Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting

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...

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

Materials

Chrome

Pr. Mid Century Table Lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/60
Pr. Mid Century Table Lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/60

Pr. Mid Century Table Lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/60

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of late 1950's - early 60's table lamps, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The lamps feature ceramic tapering conical bodies having a raised relief diamond quilt...

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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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Metal

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

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

Mid-Century Modern Pendant by Lightolier
Mid-Century Modern Pendant by Lightolier

Mid-Century Modern Pendant by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Beautiful piece of the early 70s, chrome in its maximum expression of its time, the union of the four spheres to the cylinder make the piece an incredible design.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Lightolier Scalini Chrome w Stacked Glass Art Deco Post Modern Sconces
Pair of Lightolier Scalini Chrome w Stacked Glass Art Deco Post Modern Sconces

Pair of Lightolier Scalini Chrome w Stacked Glass Art Deco Post Modern Sconces

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of high quality wall sconces by Lightolier. Multiple staggered and stacked rounded glass panels with a chromed housing. Very elegant! Pair is in near perfect condition...

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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Studio Porcelains" Dark Gray Table Lamp, 1950's
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Studio Porcelains" Dark Gray Table Lamp, 1950's

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Studio Porcelains" Dark Gray Table Lamp, 1950's

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Substantial Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Charcoal Gray "Studio Porcelains" Pleated Table Lamp. Featuring a large fluted Gun Metal Porcelain body, Brass stem, original White enameled triple sockets on beveled Brass base. Original pleated tapered...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of MidCentury desk lamps
Pair of MidCentury desk lamps

Pair of MidCentury desk lamps

By Lightolier

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1940, We offer this pair of MidCentury lamps. made in iron, brass details. Working.

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell c. 1950s
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell c. 1950s

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell c. 1950s

By Lightolier

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Brass, painted metal, and glass Mid Century Modern chandelier made by Lightolier circa 1950s. This chandelier's contrast of softly curved brass arms and central black metal rod detai...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Tommi Parzinger Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

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

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Tall Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Radiating Brass & Walnut Table Lamp
Tall Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Radiating Brass & Walnut Table Lamp

Tall Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Radiating Brass & Walnut Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 3' H flared and incised brass and walnut table lamp, circa 1960. Featuring a radiating vertically lined antique bronzed finish top and partial stem wit...

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

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Brass, Metal

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

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black Iron Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Iron

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

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

Two Pieces Mid Century Modern Recessed Aluminum Eyeball Lighting by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Two available. 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

Vintage Lightolier PL-2912 Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Gooseneck Floor Lamp
Vintage Lightolier PL-2912 Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Gooseneck Floor Lamp

Vintage Lightolier PL-2912 Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Gooseneck Floor Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Dayton, OH

This exceptional vintage Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid-Century Modern style floor lamp (Model PL-2912) showcases the sleek minimalism and premium optical engineering characteris...

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

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Metal

Faceted Chrome Lightolier Chandelier
Faceted Chrome Lightolier Chandelier

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Three-Light Tubular Glass Cascading Form Chandelier
Three-Light Tubular Glass Cascading Form Chandelier

Three-Light Tubular Glass Cascading Form Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Interesting glass panel cylindrical form three light chandelier. probably Lightolier, after Ponti. Two cylinder shades have white, orange, and dark grey panels, one has yellow, white...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Vintage Lightolier Articulating Floor Lamp / Arredoluce / Sonneman
Vintage Lightolier Articulating Floor Lamp / Arredoluce / Sonneman

Vintage Lightolier Articulating Floor Lamp / Arredoluce / Sonneman

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Lightolier articulating floor lamp Signed on underside Base is 13" diameter. Style of Arredoluce & Sonneman Lighting

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Brass Desk Lamp for Lightolier
Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Brass Desk Lamp for Lightolier

Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston Brass Desk Lamp for Lightolier

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...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Triple Gourd-Form Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Triple Gourd-Form Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Triple Gourd-Form Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning Lightolier table lamp in white satin glazed ceramic stacked spherical bodies. Each segment separated by a brass ring spacer. Base is a brass plate. The three socket lighting...

Category

1950s American Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

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...

Category

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

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Paper

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

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Lightolier Mid Century Domed Pendant Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Cincinnati, OH

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Midcentury Island Nook Pendant
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Midcentury Island Nook Pendant

Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Midcentury Island Nook Pendant

By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in Hyattsville, MD

US WIRED, from a Washington DC estate. Rare ceiling downlight, or could be outfitted to be hung as a pendant. This is a USA Lightolier version uses an anodized aluminum grate diffus...

Category

1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Steel

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.

Questions About Lightolier Lighting

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lightolier was founded in 1904 by Bernhard Blitzer and the name is a combination of the words “light” and “chandelier.” Lightolier specializes in elaborate and decorative chandeliers, but they also produce a style of lamps that combine functionality with a lively aesthetic. Browse a collection of Lightolier lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Lightolier is still in business. Founded in 1904 and made popular by its electric lighting designs, Lightolier, a contraction of the words light and chandelier, can still be found in stores today. You can also shop Lightolier goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.