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Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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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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

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

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

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

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

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

By Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

A bold , modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier made of thick polished stainless steel sheet with acrilyc cubes and brass rod . Well made with prime quality material. Solid, sturdy...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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

By Paavo Tynell, Edward Wormley, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, 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

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in Vienna, AT

An impressive Modernist chandelier from the 1960s, model Sirius, designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightoiler, Italy. Made from silvered brass. The chandelier has three arms and offer...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver, Brass

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

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

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

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

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

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

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

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

By Lightolier, Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Deep chrome finish chandelier with mouth blowed glass shade, 1970s Well made solid sturdy construction. Contain 12 E12 candelabra size socket rated at 40 watt max. Sputnik...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

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

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

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

Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Highland, IN

A wonderful example of Sciolari's playful experiments in lighting design, the wire cage lamp came in a taller oval form and this round coiled shape that i...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

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

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Three smoked glass outer shades surround interior textured clear glass cylinder diffuser shade. Each shade hangs from center metal ceiling cap. Working, original condition, very mino...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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

By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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1970s Italian Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

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 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Lightolier 5-Light Perforated Brass Chandelier
Vintage Lightolier 5-Light Perforated Brass Chandelier

Vintage Lightolier 5-Light Perforated Brass Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in North Miami, FL

The 5 brass cup style diffusers are perforated with stars design. This is a flush mount light fixture with crystal orbs adornments. Made by Lightolier, possibly by Paavo Tynell. T...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

The Holy Grail of Lightolier's mid-century Claremont collection with five enameled champagne art glass rays or beams of light shaped like a folded paper airplane created by Carl Mose...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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...

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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Large Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Flush Mount
Large Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Flush Mount

Large Mid-Century Lightolier Pacemaker Flush Mount

By Lightolier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large Lightolier flying saucer ceiling flush mount ceiling light, with brass Greek key mounts and enameled curved glass with gold flecks. Takes up to 6 regular size bulbs.

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1950s American Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Lightolier Midcentury Atomic Pendant Light
Lightolier Midcentury Atomic Pendant Light

Lightolier Midcentury Atomic Pendant Light

By Lightolier

Located in San Diego, CA

Lightolier midcentury, vintage atomic style pendant. The frame is metal (shiny chrome) with clear bulbs (Light Bulbs included). Style and design...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

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

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 ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern 14-Arm Chrome Chandelier by Lightolier
Mid-Century Modern 14-Arm Chrome Chandelier by Lightolier

Mid-Century Modern 14-Arm Chrome Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and graphic chandelier was realized by the esteemed American producer, Lightolier, circa 1970. It features 14 gently bowed chrome arms emanating from a circular body, a...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

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

Mid-Century Lightolier Sixteen Bulb Chandelier, Circa 1960s

By Lightolier

Located in Peabody, MA

Classic mid-century sixteen bulb "silhouette" chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1960s. 24" diameter, 26" high from top ring to bottom, currently fitted with an 18" long chain.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Gaetano Sciolari Lightolier Glass Rod Chrome Chandelier Pendant set 7 Lamps
Gaetano Sciolari Lightolier Glass Rod Chrome Chandelier Pendant set 7 Lamps

Gaetano Sciolari Lightolier Glass Rod Chrome Chandelier Pendant set 7 Lamps

By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier

Located in Wayne, NJ

Set of 7 Gaetano Sciolari flush mount chrome tone top ceiling lights in brass tone accent and glass rods . Each single lamp measures 9.13" point to point and will vary in width. You ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Unusual Chandelier by Lightolier
Unusual Chandelier by Lightolier

Unusual Chandelier by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Unusual Lightolier chandelier with a real mid century style, perspex shades, Measures: approx. 13" diameter, height 31" also adjustable.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

Lightolier Concentric Louvered Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Fulton, CA

A polished brass pendant chandelier by Lightolier. Designed with 5 concentric, brushed brass louvers over a polished brass metal domed shade. Concentric bands allow filtered upward l...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Lightolier Chandelier Ceiling Fixture Lamp style of Paavo Tynell
Lightolier Chandelier Ceiling Fixture Lamp style of Paavo Tynell

Lightolier Chandelier Ceiling Fixture Lamp style of Paavo Tynell

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Lightolier fixture with large crystal beads attributed to Gerald Thurston. A quality vintage fixture. Reminiscent of Italian fixtures by Arr...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Large Round Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Lightolier C1965
Mid-Century Modern Large Round Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Lightolier C1965

Mid-Century Modern Large Round Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Lightolier C1965

By Lightolier, Robert Sonneman

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant design with a large smoked glass orb and the bulb as a focal point with the socket encapsulated in stainless, suspended by a cord but really supported by the stain...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Lightolier Mid-Century Modern Glass Rod Chandelier, Chrome, 1978
Lightolier Mid-Century Modern Glass Rod Chandelier, Chrome, 1978

Lightolier Mid-Century Modern Glass Rod Chandelier, Chrome, 1978

By Lightolier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Lightolier Glass Rod Chadelier. Lightolier designed and produced many versions of this classic fixture. Long glass rods with knuckles hold the r...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Lightolier Nickel Staircase Light Fixture
Lightolier Nickel Staircase Light Fixture

Lightolier Nickel Staircase Light Fixture

By Lightolier

Located in St. Louis, MO

Nickel fixture with graduated candle forms each holding a bulb. 5 foot tall from base to the canopy.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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

Lightolier Mid-century Atomic Sputnik Pendant Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Miami, FL

Lightolier Mid-century Atomic Sputnik Pendant Chandelier Offered for sale is a 6 arm Mid-century Modern atomic sputnik style pendant chandelier. The sic chrome arms had white glas...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome, Wire

Vintage Twelve (12) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
Vintage Twelve (12) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

Vintage Twelve (12) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in North Miami, FL

An amazing and hard to find LARGE VINTAGE "Ballerina" chandelier with twelve-arms designed by Finnish Paavo Tynell and produced by Lightolier in the 1960's. Very large 34 inch diamet...

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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Lightolier Sixteen-Arm, Black Lacquer Chandelier
Lightolier Sixteen-Arm, Black Lacquer Chandelier

Lightolier Sixteen-Arm, Black Lacquer Chandelier

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant black lacquer sixteen-light chandelier by Lightolier. The design is often attributed to Tommi Parzinger. The chandelier is comprised of eight spokes radiating out from the ce...

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1960s American Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

Classic Modernist "Dandelion" Chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lightolier Chandelier with Eight Arms and 16 Glass Bulbs
Lightolier Chandelier with Eight Arms and 16 Glass Bulbs

Lightolier Chandelier with Eight Arms and 16 Glass Bulbs

By Lightolier

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful two-tier chandelier by Lightolier. Chandelier features 8 arms with 16 glass covered candelabra. Iron frame is black and the glass shades are black tinted glass. The current...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Paavo Tynel Pendant Lamp by Lightolier
Paavo Tynel Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

Paavo Tynel Pendant Lamp by Lightolier

By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell

Located in Highland, IN

A sublime design by Tynel, this pendant lamp in brass has a beautiful shade with subtle perforated pattern, a glass diffuser, and a fineal/ handle that allows its height to be adjus...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Vintage Louvered Lightolier Pendant Light
Midcentury Vintage Louvered Lightolier Pendant Light

Midcentury Vintage Louvered Lightolier Pendant Light

By Lightolier

Located in San Diego, CA

1960s louvered Lightolier dome pendant lamp in the style of Verner Panton. Sleek light gray beige enameled form features staggered concentric c...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

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

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

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Motoko Ishii Chrome Sputnik for Lightolier
Motoko Ishii Chrome Sputnik for Lightolier

Motoko Ishii Chrome Sputnik for Lightolier

By Motoko Ishii, Lightolier

Located in Hanover, MA

From the Space Crystal collection designed by Motoko Ishii, the multi-award winning savant of architectural lighting, created in 1972 for West German firm Staff Leuchten.. This UL ...

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1970s American Space Age Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1960s Lightolier 9 Arms Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA
1960s Lightolier 9 Arms Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

1960s Lightolier 9 Arms Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA

By Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

A 1950s 9 arms striped and texturized glass shade chandelier/pendant sitting on a brass structure by Lightolier . Contain 8 E26/E27 socket Edison base socket rated at 40 watt each....

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

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, Stilnovo, Lightolier, 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Adjustable Brass Pendant for Lightolier
Adjustable Brass Pendant for Lightolier

Adjustable Brass Pendant for Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fine brass adjustable ceiling fixture having a perforated dome shade and ring handle.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lightolier chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

Lightolier chandeliers and pendants are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Lightolier chandeliers and pendants, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Lightolier were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Tom Greene, Gerald Thurston, and Feldman Lighting Co.. Prices for Lightolier chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $475 and can go as high as $14,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,400.
Questions About Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You’ll often see chandeliers with elaborate glass ornamentation serving as a decoration. Quite frequently these glass pendants that hang from the light are called a prism. These pieces add luxe glamour to the light fixture, while also catching illumination and scattering it. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top boutiques 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.
  • 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.