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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.

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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

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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

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Brass

1960's Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
1960's Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture

1960's Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting

Located in Burbank, CA

We have this gorgeous original 1960’s designer light fixture for sale. It was manufactured by the high-end lighting company Lightolier, and still retains the sticker. It has differen...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

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...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Lighting

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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

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 ...

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

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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

Hanging Pendant Lamp for Lightolier
Hanging Pendant Lamp for Lightolier

Hanging Pendant Lamp for Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An adjustable patinated brass pendant having as shapely perforated shade and frosted glass diffuser with a brass ring pull. Recoiled cable is concealed in the canopy.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass

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

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Metal, Brass

Chrome "See-Through" Chandelier by Gaetano Scolari for Lightolier
Chrome "See-Through" Chandelier by Gaetano Scolari for Lightolier

Chrome "See-Through" Chandelier by Gaetano Scolari for Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Shippensburg, PA

CHROME "SEE-THROUGH" CHANDELIER BY GAETANO SCOLARI Italy, circa 1970s approx. 18" H from ceiling cap to underside of the lamp; approx. 23" in diameter A striking design by Gaetano...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

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Brass

Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60's
Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60's

Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60's

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Architectural Mid Century, Atomic, Space Age jack form table lamp, by Lightolier, design attributed to Gerald Thurston. The lamp features a tripod base of elegant sculptural brass le...

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

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

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

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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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, 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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

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

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Chrome

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

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

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

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Chrome

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

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 .

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston
Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston

Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass

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

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

Lightolier Mid-Century Modern 6-Globe Hanging Fixture, 1960
Lightolier Mid-Century Modern 6-Globe Hanging Fixture, 1960

Lightolier Mid-Century Modern 6-Globe Hanging Fixture, 1960

By Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Lightolier 6 Globe Hanging Fixture. Adjustable cords can make this fixture hang shorter as well! Smoked Glass Shades in nice shape! Wood spoke design fitter flush-mounts to the ce...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Wood, Glass

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

Classic Modernist "Dandelion" Chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass

Mid Century Tripod Lamp! Gerald Thurston Lightolier Designer Atomic Decor
Mid Century Tripod Lamp! Gerald Thurston Lightolier Designer Atomic Decor

Mid Century Tripod Lamp! Gerald Thurston Lightolier Designer Atomic Decor

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

EXQUISITE! MID CENTURY MODERN LIGHTOLIER TRIPOD TABLE LAMP BRASS & LINEN BY GERALD THURSTON DIMENSIONS: Approximately 27" High x 18" Wide Offered is a simply fabulous mid cent...

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

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Metal

Pair of Gerald Thurston Lightolier Fixtures
Pair of Gerald Thurston Lightolier Fixtures

Pair of Gerald Thurston Lightolier Fixtures

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Stylish pair of banded glass chandeliers designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Both are in fine, original, working condition. Both show minor cosmetic wear, normal and consiste...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Glass

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Atomic Chrome and Glass Sputnik Style Chandelier
Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Atomic Chrome and Glass Sputnik Style Chandelier

Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Atomic Chrome and Glass Sputnik Style Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage sixteen light chrome and white glass shade chandelier by Lightolier. Fixture features a chrome frame with trumpet form arms, round glass shades and great Sputnik form. Chande...

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

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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

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in BARCELONA, ES

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

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Robert Sonneman Sputnik Space Age Chrome Orb Table Lamp
Robert Sonneman Sputnik Space Age Chrome Orb Table Lamp

Robert Sonneman Sputnik Space Age Chrome Orb Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Robert Sonneman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Polished Chrome, Glass Light Bulbs ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Camden, ME

This exceptional matched pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps was designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier during the 1950s. Characterized by Thurston’s signature balance of arch...

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

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Brass

Vintage Eight (8) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
Vintage Eight (8) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

Vintage Eight (8) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier

Located in North Miami, FL

An amazing and hard to find "Ballerina" chandelier with eight-arms designed by Finnish Paavo Tynell and produced by Lightolier in the 1960's. Very large 26 inch diameter fixture feat...

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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Bisque Pottery & Eliptical Black Gloss Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Bisque Pottery & Eliptical Black Gloss Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Bisque Pottery & Eliptical Black Gloss Table Lamp

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Incised Black & Off White Table Ceramic Lamp. Featuring curved hourglass, pitcher form, matte Off White Bisque (5.5D) body, Black glazed oviform decora...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Marble, Brass

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

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Metal

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

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Aluminum, Brass

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

Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Brass and Glass Rods Floor Lamp

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

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Brass

Pr Mid Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Pr Mid Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Pr Mid Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Incredible pair of Mid Century, Hollywood Regency table lamps designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier circa 1950/1960's. This rare form is referred to as Floriform, this pair is ...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lightolier Lighting

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Brass

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

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

1970s Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier chandelier, signed with manufacture label. Wired and in working condition. Takes 8 candelabra bulbs, 40W-max each.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Metal Table Lamps
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Metal Table Lamps

Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Metal Table Lamps

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of tables lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier composed of oversized, fully-adjustable, black-metal shades and corresponding round bases with brass stems (ca. 1950s,...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Glass & Brass, USA
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Glass & Brass, USA

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Glass & Brass, USA

By Lightolier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Mid-Century Modern 13 light "Ice Cube" chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier with frosted glass shades and brass finish frame. Overall height including chain is 33",...

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1970s American Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

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...

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1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass, Aluminum

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

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Brass

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass, 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 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

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

Lightolier Venetia Glass & Brass Table Lamp
Lightolier Venetia Glass & Brass Table Lamp

Lightolier Venetia Glass & Brass Table Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very clean mid-century Venetia Italian glass lamp manufactured by Lightolier. From the 1950s, this example is in very good condition. The glass has no chips or cracks and t...

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

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Brass

Lightolier Yellow Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
Lightolier Yellow Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern

Lightolier Yellow Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern

By Lightolier

Located in Fulton, CA

A canary yellow 5-light chandelier or pendant light by Lightolier. Can be installed as a pendant light with use of 8 foot chair or shortened to hang as a chandelier with desired depth achieved by shorting chain. Excellent original condition. Retains Lightolier paper label. Nice! Milk glass globes measure 6" diameter. Yellow chandelier...

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

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Steel

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

Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural tripod table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C1955. In amazing original condition with the original shades. Brass is still l...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass, Sheet Metal

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

Gerald Thurston Polished Brass Table Lamp with Marble Base, 1950

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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" H x 20" W diameter. Please note: The listed width measurement includes the full span of the shade, which is the widest part of the fixture. Gerald Thurston was an American designer and artist, born in 1914, United States, the date and place of death are unknown. He was one of the most innovative, ingenious lighting designers of the postwar time period. Thurston is know for his elegant forms and sleek materials. He designed, worked many years with the lighting manufacture Lightolier. Thurston's personal life and professional training remains lost in history. Lightolier is an American lighting manufacturer, founded in 1904 by Bernhard Blitzer. Their original name was the New York Gas and Appliance Co. Since the beginning the specialized in creating decorative chandeliers before shifting to high-end design, production in the late 1920s. Lightolier introduced the first track lighting...

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

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1960s
Gerald Thurston, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1960s

Gerald Thurston, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1960s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Stamford, CT

Gerald Thurston, American Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1950s A model WM-6198 teak, brass, and plastic table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lighto...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

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Brass

PAIR of Vintage Lightolier Torchiere / Torchere Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston
PAIR of Vintage Lightolier Torchiere / Torchere Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston

PAIR of Vintage Lightolier Torchiere / Torchere Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston with a Glass Shade by Carl Moser for Lightolier. The base designed by Gerald Thurston with a textured, fire annealed enameled glas...

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp with Acrylic Shade
Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp with Acrylic Shade

Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp with Acrylic Shade

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Southampton, NJ

A wonderful mid-century modern table lamp by Gerald Thurston for LIGHTOLIER. This lamp is all original and features the often lost metal diffuser. Both the shade and the diffuser do ...

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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Lighting

Materials

Steel, Iron

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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 Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

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...

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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

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.