Lightolier Table Lamps
Founded in 1904 in New York and family-operated through most of its history, Lightolier was one of the pioneering American electric lighting companies, best known for its embrace of stylistic and technical innovations.
Collectors focus on vintage Lightolier lighting fixtures produced from the 1950s and into the 1970s, when an in-house design team led by Gerald Thurston — and a stellar cast of international design contributors — created an array of practical yet aesthetically lively table lamps, floor lamps, sconces and chandeliers.
Amidst the post-World War II building boom, Lightolier — the name combines “light” and “chandelier” — aggressively boosted its residential lighting division. Thurston, who was strongly influenced by the sleek designs of Gino Sarfatti and his Italian lighting firm Arteluce, towards simpler lamp designs that offered flexibility of function. His best-known designs include the Cricket task light — a lamp with an adjustable enameled metal hood that toggles on a slender bent-metal base — and the three-legged Tripod floor lamp. At the same time, Thurston had a wonderful eye for talent and sought work from some of the lesser-known greats of the era, such as Paavo Tynell, the Finnish lighting designer, who designed several brass chandeliers for Lightolier with his trademark elegant flamboyance.
And more, Thurston recognized abilities in designers not known for their work in lighting.
Edward Wormley, head of furniture design for Dunbar, produced several noteworthy chandeliers employing canisters and reflective hoods. Alvin Lustig was famed as a graphic designer. His ca. 1953 Ring ceiling fixture for Lightolier had a minimalist techno look some 30 years ahead of its time. But this was par. Designed by Michael Lax in 1964, the Lytegem high-intensity lamp — included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art — features a ball-shaped shade attached with a chromed armature to a cubic base, a form that would be widely copied in the following decade. Chandeliers designed in the early 1970s by Gaetano Sciolari, with details such as acrylic diffusers and vertical, two-bulb arms, would define the look of lighting in their day.
A look through these pages reveals just how astonishingly wide a range of lighting pieces Lightolier produced. The company never flicked off its stylistic switch.
Find a collection of vintage Lightolier lamps and other lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Lightolier
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking mid-century modern table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, featuring its original molded white acrylic shade and rare perforated metal light diffuser. This ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant table lamp made of walnut, brass with plastic shade.
By Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Marked.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Dark Camel "Cricket" Table Lamp, Wall Lamp. Featuring the adjustable perforated dome Bakelite Shade in a natural, earthen coloration (Pantone ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century 3-Tier Orb Table Lamps by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 3-Tier Orb Table Lamps by Lightolier
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,500 / set
1950's Gerald Thurston Lightolier Tripod Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Beautiful Chocolate Brown over Brass Tripod lamp designed by Gerald Thurston & produced by Lightolier. The shade has been custom made as the original was too far gone.
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1950s Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT!
Lightolier
Tripod Table Lamp
Brass & Walnut
Gerald Thurston Designer
1954
Here is a marvelous Mid Century Modern Icon! The 1954 Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp by ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Wishbone Lamp with Laurel Shade
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare opportunity to buy a Gerald Thurston wishbone lamp with the Laurel period shade. The Thurston Wishbone lamp has become an iconic lamp of the Mid-Century Modern movement. The Ame...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Pair of Black & Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Japan in the 1980s, these lamps were probably designed by Gerald Thurston, who came up with many succcessful designs for Lightolier. They provide a fun look with their black ...
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1960s Japanese Space Age Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965
By Michael Lax, Lightolier
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965. A very fine vintage example. Retains the original box.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Tri Pod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Classic midcentury table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, made by Lightolier, circa 1950s. The lamp has a three leg, tripod form base of black rods, which support interior diffusers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Tripod Sculpted Brass & Walnut Table Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus Gerald Thurston Art Deco Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Blue MCM 40s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL!
GERALD THURSTON FOR LIGHTOLIER!
EARLIEST THURSTON SAUCER LAMP!
The Rarest Thurston Design!
Steel, metal and enamel
Incredibly Durable Construction!
Circa 1941
APPRO...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Rare 1940s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL!
GERALD THURSTON FOR LIGHTOLIER!
SAUCER SWING ARM LAMP
One of the Rarest Thurston Designs!
BRASS & METAL
Incredible Construction!
Circa 1948
APPROX. DIMENSIONS:
HEIG...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Gerald Thurston for lightolier basic concept table lamp with black lacquered steel base and lamp stem, white acrylic drum shade and plastic diffuser unde...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Baton High Intensity Desk Table Wall Lamp
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Baton high intensity desk, table, or wall lamp. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are minor scratches on the lamp base and hood. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary! -Aaron Rose. This is definitely an Extraordinary vintage Mid-Century Modern Baton high intensity desk table lamp by Lightolier. Many say the Baton lamp was designed by Michael Lax and although we know it was designed in the era Michael Lax designed...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripid Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Iconic mid century 1950s tripod table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston and made by high quality manufacturer, Lightolier. This lamp has a perforated white enameled metal diffuser con...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Thurston for Lightolier Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Brass colored metal with faux wood insert trim, on teardrop form base. Wo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Reflector Table Lamps by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice reflector tubular lamp, in white enamel mate finish and black base, in perfect condition the light bulb projects to the top and a reflector, projects the light outside, in a bla...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in New York, NY
Lytegem lamp in off-white with spherical metal shade, cube base and chrome arm. Designed by Michael Lax for Lightolier. USA, circa 1990.
Named by the late Industrial designer Jay Doblin as one of the 20th century's 100 great product designs. The Lytegem emits localized light for reading and other tasks.
Features a telescoping neck that adjusts from 6.5 inches to 15 inches; lamp head that swivels 360°. Anchored by a cube base.
Light intensity can be changed from low to high...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Space Age Lightolier Desk Table Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Adjustable desk table desk lamp made in Japan with rotating shade and goes up and down, in perfect working condition. The plastic has been polished looks great the chrome pole shows ...
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20th Century Space Age Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Gerald Thurston Ribbed Ceramic Table Lamps
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of ceramic table lamps, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Executed in a minimal black and white, this fresh design has a ribbed motif that adds texture to these large ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$2,800 / set
Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, USA, 1950s.
Executed in brass, aluminium, lucite and metal, the table lamp comes wit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Sculptural Ceramic Lamps by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Pair of "Parabolic Fin" Model Ceramic Lamps, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American, circa 1950s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. One lamp has a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gerald Thurston Fin Lamps for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A rare and sculptural pair of table lamps by Gerard Thurston, each featuring a stoneware body composed of four parabolic, fin-like forms in alternating concave Navy and light turquoise glazes. The juxtaposition of color and form gives the lamps a dynamic rhythm—modern, architectural, and richly textured.
The ceramic bodies rest on star-shaped brass bases with rounded ball feet, adding a metallic contrast to the soft curves and glaze of the stoneware. This elegant grounding element hints at Thurston's ability to blend organic form with precise, futuristic detailing.
The original lacquered shades, measuring 16 inches in diameter, complete the composition with their crisp, modernist lines—preserving the integrity of the original design and making the pair an exceptional find for collectors and designers alike.
Gerard Thurston was among the mid-century American designers who brought sculptural sensitivity to functional lighting, and his pieces were often featured in high-end interiors during the 1950s and 1960s. These lamps would have appealed to designers such as Edward Wormley or Tommi Parzinger, and today they fit effortlessly into interiors curated by Steven Volpe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$6,500 / set
Mid Century Waterfall Lamp Sciolari
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful unique mid century lamp attributed to Gaetano Sciolari. Brass tone metal caps hold cylinder ribbed rods done in a clear lucite/acrylic. Three tiers of hanging hooks from wh...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Enameled Metal and Brass Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier table/desk lamp with oversized, fully adjustable shade (ca. 1950s, USA). Black enameled metal and plexi hood with brass stem/accents and original, plas...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Moorcroft Art Pottery 'Fuchsia' Footed Lamp with Lightolier Glass Reflector Bowl
By Lightolier, Moorcroft Pottery
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This striking English art pottery lamp was made by the renowned Moorcroft Pottery company of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Initially with James Macintyre & Co., innovative ceramist William Moorcroft founded his own firm in 1913. Underwritten by retailer Liberty London, the company went from strength to strength and was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Mary in 1928, leading them to include the phrase ‘Potter To HM The Queen’ on their paper labels as well as in their impressed marks. William's son Walter joined the firm in 1935 and took over management and design responsibilities upon the death of his father in 1945. Moorcroft remains in business today with early pieces by William and Walter being particularly sought after.
This Walter Moorcroft signed lamp has a traditional pear or bottle vase form which has been decorated in the 'Fuchsia' pattern. The body of the lamp has a variegated blue/blue-green background featuring Moorcroft's distinctive slip-trailing technique. The leaves and blossoms have been finished in bright jewel tones.
The body of the lamp has been joined to a metal base having a milgrain edge and four scrolling feet. The top of the lamp has a simple metal cap topped by a decorative foliate band. The piece retains its original Lightolier reflector bowl, patented by Jacob Samuel Hamel in March of 1950. The reflector bowl has a frosted body which attaches to the lamp by Virtue of three screws. The lamp comes complete with a silk shade manufactured by Royal Knight...
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1940s English Art Nouveau Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Porcelain Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Westport, CT
Speckled porcelain and brass table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightiolier, circa 1950-1959. Completely rewired, newly white linen shade included.
Other designers of the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of MidCentury desk lamps
By Lightolier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940, We offer this pair of MidCentury lamps. made in iron, brass details. Working.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,800 / set
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style Adjustable Shaded Brass Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier style brass desk lamp. Featuring a sturdy Brass plated tubular stem, round balanced, weighted 6D base, turn switch to base, adjusting Black enameled interior Brass shade head (8.25 W x 3W) extending to 10W with Cast Iron handle...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Michael Lax for Lightolier Lytegem Desk Telescoping Task Lamp 1960s
3.38 d x 2.63 w x 6.5 h closed 15.75 h
preowned unrestored vintage condition
wea...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Studio Porcelains" Dark Gray Table Lamp, 1950's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Charcoal Gray "Studio Porcelains" Pleated Table Lamp. Featuring a large fluted Gun Metal Porcelain body, Brass stem, original White enameled triple sockets on beveled Brass base. Original pleated tapered...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Metal Table Lamps
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Ferndale, MI
Space age lamp made in Japan for Lightolier. Weighted steel base supports chrome shaft holding adjustable plastic shade.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$350
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Toledo, OH
Iconic mid-century modern tripod table lamp by George Thurston for Lightolier from the 1950's. The lamp features 3 original sockets with a turn switch, 3 brass and walnut legs, and t...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1980s Black Lightolier Desk Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1980s black Lightolier desk lamp. Extremely heavy base. Some scratches and scuffs from age. The tension arm makes the lamp adjustable to many configura...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamp by Lightolier
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lightolier Pair of Porcelain and Brass Table lLamps 1940s
By Lightolier
Located in Miami, FL
Large pair of lamps. Brass and ceramic
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1940s American Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Vintage Ceramic Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury vintage ceramic lamp base by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
As shown, ceramic base requires specifying hardware and wiring. First photo with black shade is for reference...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Denton, TX
Aluminum cylinder with black metal base and pleated interior by Gerald Thurston. Best used as a floor up light to create a moody ambiance or to highlight a architechual element in th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$630 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ceramic Lamps by Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish and sophisticated pair of ceramic lamps, designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier. The ceramic body has an Aztec influence motif, each mounted on a solid wood plinth ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
$3,200 / set
MCM Modernist Lightolier Adjustable Desk Table Task Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Desk Task lamp by Lightolier.
Maker stamped Lightolier US and Japan
Modernist design
Lamp is adjustable
Tested and working
Includes a new bulb
Please refer to the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Brass Tripod Table Lamp with Walnut Accent
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
26in H x 10in W x 10in D
Lamp shade: 10in H x 15in W.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing hi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pr. Mid Century Table Lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/60
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th Century American Polished Brass Lightolier Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
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: 7.25" H x 17" diameter.
Gerald Thurston was an American designer and artist, born in 1914, United States, the date and place of death are unknown. He was one of the most innovative, ingenious lighting designers of the postwar time period. Thurston is know for his elegant forms and sleek materials. He designed, worked many years with the lighting manufacture Lightolier. Thurston's personal life and professional training remains lost in history.
Lightolier is an American lighting manufacturer, founded in 1904 by Bernhard Blitzer. Their original name was the New York Gas and Appliance Co. Since the beginning the specialized in creating decorative chandeliers before shifting to high-end design, production in the late 1920s. Lightolier introduced the first track lighting...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
G. Thurston Porcelain Three-Tiered Table Lamp, Lightolier, 1950s, USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pristine vintage Lumilon table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Original one-piece shade-diffusers. UL listed.
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1960s American Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pristine vintage Lumilon table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Original one-piece shade-diffusers. UL listed.
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1960s American Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Triple Candlestick Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Hollywood Regency Candlestick Table Lamp. Featuring tri curved Brass base, triple enameled White metal candlesticks, original Brass ring finial, origin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid Century Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Mid century Hourglass lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier with Lucite base, ceramic body and brass fittings. New 3 way brass socket and w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and chic, quilted ceramic body with brass base and top. Excellent overall condition, slight bruise on brass base, as shown. Base accepts three bulbs to provide ample light. S...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston. The lamp has a white ribbed conical base with a brass decorative ball shaft. The lamp accepts three standard size screw ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid Century Modern Lightolier Fiberglass Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE & FABULOUS!
MID CENTURY MODERN
GERALD THURSTON
FIBERGLASS SHADE
MINIMALIST DESK LAMP!
CONICAL DESIGN!
CIRCA 1957
WHITE
DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 22" TALL by 10" WIDE
Thi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier
Space Age Atomic Midcentury Modern
Unmarked
26.5 h x 23.25 Tripod base 12 diameter
Preowned original vintage con...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
1960s Swivel Table Lamps by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern swivel spot table lamps by Lightolier.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,500 / set
Lightolier table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Lightolier table lamps 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 table lamps, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original table lamps by Lightolier were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider table lamps by Gerald Thurston, Frederick Cooper, and Chapman Manufacturing Company. Prices for Lightolier table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $7,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,895.
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Questions About Lightolier Table Lamps
- 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.
- 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.