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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Creator: Lightolier
Lightolier 1970's Tinted Lucite and Chrome Cube Form Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Pure 1970’s glam style, this chic fixture features four tinted translucent panels, which shield the interior ( 8 ) bulbs. The metal elements are bri...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Paavo Tynell Attributed Chandelier by Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paavo Tynell attributed chandelier measuring 29" diameter and 16" tall (fixture) with the drop of the hanging chain and ceiling plat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lightolier Spun Aluminum Eight-Light Modernist Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist chandelier in spun aluminum and steel with eight arms and glass globes. Vented bobeches hold the glass globes in place over spun aluminum tube socket covers. Possibly an ea...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Monumental Cascade Chandelier by Lightolier, 16 Globes, 1970s
By Lightolier
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental 16 globe cascade chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1970s. Blown glass bulbs in various sizes cascade nearly 10 feet from a 32" round canopy and create an impressive light fi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Wire
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
Materials
Metal
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Nickel-Plated Lightolier Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
Nickel-plated Lightolier chandelier from 1950s. With the pole height 40" made in Italy.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lightolier Mid Century Glass Pendant Light
By Lightolier
Located in Countryside, IL
Lightolier Mid Century Glass Pendant Light
This light measures: 14 wide x 14 deep x 11 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as poss...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern 14-Arm Chrome Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-20th century chandelier made of chrome with 14 downswept arms supporting modern candlesticks holding chandelier bulbs. The chandelier was manufactured in the 1970s by Lightolier.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Chandelier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Fraser, MI
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Lightolier Hanging Chandelier designed by Gerald Thurston.
Formed Glass Discs, Chrome Trim.
Category
1960s Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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
Materials
Chrome
Large Vintage Gaetano Sciolari / Lightolier 13 Ice Cube Chandelier Pendant Lamp
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Vintage Gaetano Sciolari / Lightolier 13 Ice Cube Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Metal
Lightolier Vintage Patinated Copper Pendant
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Lightolier Vintage Patinated Copper Pendant light fixture complete with glass lens that sits in center. This is a light weight luminaire made with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wire
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
Materials
Brass
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 Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Lightolier Chromed Metal Woven Ribbon Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lightolier chromed metal woven ribbon light pendant.
Cord measures 13".
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lightolier Pendant Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier for Lightolier, 1969
By Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A matte black metal ceiling fixture having straight slender arms extending outwardly from its vertical post in a spiral effect inspired by Poul Kjaerholm, circa 1960.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Space Age Chrome Sputnik Chandelier by Motoko Ishii for Lightolier c 1977
By Lightolier, Motoko Ishii
Located in New York, NY
Incredible iconic Space Age chandelier designed by Motoko Ishii, made in Lightolier as part of their sought after Space Crystal collection. The chandelier features 28 arms, each hav...
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sixteen Arm Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant black lacquer sixteen-light chandelier by Lightolier. The chandelier is comprised of eight spokes radiating out from the centre disc, with each bar holding two lights on a cu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Modernist Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Interesting bent chrome elements form the "woven" surface. This structure lets light out from the top, sides and bottom. The interior, white enamel surface, surround the original fro...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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. ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Lightolier Chrome and Glass Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning chrome and brushed steel and glass eight-arm chandelier. Each bulb is surrounded by a bubble glass cylindrical shade.
Category
1960s American Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Max Sauze Brass Ribbon Mid Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier Pendant
By Lightolier, Max Sauze
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Max Sauze Brass Ribbon Mid Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier Pendant.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari "Cage" Pendant Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Highland, IN
A wonderful example of Sciolari's playful experiments in lighting design, the wire cage lamp came in a taller oval form and this round coiled shape that i...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Dining Room Pendant Lamp by Moe lighting
By Lightolier
Located in South Charleston, WV
Although the ceiling plate is marked lightolier, this is in fact by Moe Lighting and the contractor that installed it used a lightolier ceiling plate. circa 1965, Brass, Blown Glass,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
MCM to Modern Aluminum Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Selling Separately
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern to Modern aluminum dome pendant hanging light fixtures 4 available, selling separately & priced per hanging light fixture. Beautiful condition, ke...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wire
Lightolier Glass Rod Ceiling Fixture
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Brass with Cast Glass Shades Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant brass chandelier with thick and heavy cast glass shades. Six lights provide the illumination. Chandeliers present height is 30 inches but that can be altered by ad...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Tubular Swag Lamp Sciolari
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful unique tubular swag lamp. Glass tubes capped with brass tone caps. Great cage design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Faceted Chrome Lightolier Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Modernist chrome hanging fixture by Lightolier (marked). This chandelier has eight triangular panels each 8" W at base. The fixture shows some cosmetic wear to the finish, specifical...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Lightolier Chic Pendant Light in Brass, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
1 pendant light in brass with pin holes at bottom by Lightolier, American, 1950s. The brass has been lacquered so it will not tarnish.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lightolier Black Enamel Sixteen-Light Mid-Century Light Fixture
By Lightolier
Located in St. Louis, MO
Black enameled light fixture with sixteen arm light fixture made by Lightolier, original enamel in excellent condition, measures 24" H from bottom...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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 Pendant Lamp Hanging Fixture
By Lightolier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An example of Lightolier combining Italian lighting and design with
American components.
Frosted glass and lacquered metal.
Category
1950s American Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Chromed Metal Woven Ribbon Chandelier by Max Sauze for Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century chandelier designed by Max Sauze for Lightolier. Made in USA, c. 1960's. The chandelier features a captivating woven ribbon design crafted from chromed metal. The...
Category
1960s American Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Marvelous Lightolier 10 Cylinder Light Chandelier Flush Light Mid-Century Modern
By Lightolier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Lightolier 10 cylinder light chandelier with star shaped cut crystal globes. This wonderfully simple light fixture would be perfect for a midcentury inspired tall foyer or stairwell...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Brass
Rare Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Beaded Crystal Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare 1960s chandelier by Sciolari features cascading crystal beads and teardrops set against a chrome frame.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Bubble Pendants by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Priced individually. Italian modern Bubble Pendant Lamps by Gino Sarfatti in collaboration with artisan Archimede Seguso for Lightolier. These exquisite 1950s glass pendants consist ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Ceiling Lamp by Lightolier, 1970
By Lightolier
Located in Belmont, MA
A beautiful mid century pair of ceiling lamps by Lightolier with a polished chrome canopy and 18 transparent glass cylinders. One central light bul...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Lightolier Chandelier Ceiling Fixture Lamp
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
Materials
Brass
Graduated Pastel Cone Cluster Pendants by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern pendant lights featuring a graduated cluster of three pastel pink, blue and white, perforated cones on brass poles mounted on circular plates. Four clusters are av...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Materials
Brass, Iron
Lightolier Ceiling Fixture
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three white globe Lightolier ceiling fixture. Two ceiling fixtures available. Three pairs of matching sconces available.
Category
1960s American Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
The Squirrel Cage Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice chromed cage lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier.
Four clear bulbs within the thick squared wire exterior.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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.
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Questions About Lightolier Chandeliers and Pendants
- What are chandelier pendants?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You’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.
- Is Lightolier still in business?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- What is a Lightolier lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lightolier 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.