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Period: 20th Century
Creator: Gerald Thurston
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Beige "Cricket" Desk Lamp, Circa 1955
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Classic Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Beige Cricket Table Lamp, Wall Lamp. Featuring an adjustable perforated dome Bakelite Shade in Coffee Cream, Pale Taupe on Brass frame...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Brass and Enameled Table or Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Located in San Diego, CA
High quality mid-century brass and enameled metal table or desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. USA, 1950s. Fully adjustable articulation. Perforated metal shade.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"
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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier White Cricket Lamps - Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of matched "Cricket" table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Enameled white shade, articulates from angular brass base. A versatile lamp that may be hung on the ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gerald Thurston Ribbed Ceramic Table Lamps
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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American Post-Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Hourglass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of striking, Mid-Century Modern, table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier feature brown and beige ceramic hourglass bodies with brass accents - base, neck, pull chains and ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE & FABULOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN GERALD THURSTON TWIN FIBERGLASS SHADE ARTICULATING DESK LAMP! CONICAL DESIGN! CIRCA 1955 DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 25" TALL by 16" WIDE Th...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pr Mid Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for 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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American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Tripod Lamps, USA, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
Gerald Thurston For Lightolier tripod mid century modern table lamps. Original matched pair of brass and walnut lamps retain perforated metal...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Articulating Lightolier Lamp Gerald Thurston Case Study Home
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC! Simply BEAUTIFUL LIGHTOLIER ARTICULATING SHADE DESK/TABLE LAMP By GERALD THURSTON Rare TERRA COTTA Color Does your Case Study House need new lamps? This marvelous specime...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Metal Table Lamps
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Brass & Walnut Tripod Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 26in H x 10in W x 10in D Lamp shade: 10in H x 15in W. _______________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furnit...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Studio Porcelains" Dark Gray Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black "Studio Porcelains" Pleated Table Lamp. As seen in the 1958 Lightolier catalog. Height dim to top of finial. ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Sculptural Ceramic Lamps by 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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Tri Pod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C 1950s
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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Lamp Gerald Thurston 1952 Case Study Home
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC! Simply BEAUTIFUL Black LIGHTOLIER DUAL SHADE DESK/TABLE LAMP By GERALD THURSTON Does your Case Study House need new lamps? This marvelous specimen is sure to be a welcome a...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Adjustable Taupe Desk Lamp, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original condition Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Pivoting Library lamp, 1950's. Featuring an articulating patinated Brass stem, resembling a smooth Bronze appearance, adjustable Tau...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Gerald Thurston For Lightolier "Cricket" Lamp ca' 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nice example of a Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Cricket"lamp. All original, complete with plastic diffuser, original wiring, original beige paint.
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare! Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Lightolier Wall Lamp Sconce Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC! Simply BEAUTIFUL Black LIGHTOLIER DUAL SHADE WALL SCONCE By GERALD THURSTON Does your Case Study House need new lamps? This marvelous specimen is sure to be a welcome addit...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gerald Thurston 1950s Hourglass Tri-color Ceramic Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
the best of post-war design, each lamp composed of stacked tri-color conical-form glazed elements with brass mounts; Gerald Thurston was one of the most creative American lighting de...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Wishbone Lamp with Original Shade
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare opportunity to buy a Gerald Thurston wishbone lamp with the original period shade. The Thurston Wishbone lamp has become an iconic lamp of the Mid-Century Modern movement. The A...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Desk Lamp from the 1950s in an Industrial green grey enameled sheet metal. Crescent base and sw...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Enameled Metal and Brass Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for 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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

1970's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp
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 underneath. Metal lamp switch on ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Porcelain Hourglass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of vintage table lamps that exude sophistication and style - a true collector's item for those who appreciate mid-century modern design. These lamps were designed by th...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Gerald Thurston Table Lamp, Lightolier, USA
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style Adjustable Brass Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier style brass desk lamp. Featuring a slender, 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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black & Brass Table Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Sleek American midcentury Gerald Thurston for Lightolier black enameled table lamp with brass details. Featuring a slender all black enameled metal hourglass stem, elevated above a round 7.5D Black enameled balanced base supported by a weighted Cast Iron underside. With lacquered Brass accents throughout. Original triple Ceramic sockets and finial. 23H to top of socket. Black Mesh Lamp...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass, Metal

Mid Century Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Double Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, Mid-Century Modern, double-headed desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features painted metal shades with perforated diffusers and brass accents on a faux wood metal ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Impeccable Extendable Arm Lumilux Study Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable extendable arm Lumilux study lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Brushed brass base with original one-piece molded shade-diffuser in excellen...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Cricket" Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An iconic design by Gerald Thurston for lightolier, the "cricket" lamp has three light brightness settings and is in working order. The ...
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American Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Pristine Vintage Lumilon Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for 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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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

20th Century American Polished Brass Lightolier Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

1950s Elegant Brass Table Lamp Marble Base Gerald Thurston Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Elegant Table Lamp designed by Gerald Thurston and produced by Lightolier Lamp is supported by a colorful, faceted marble base. Three-way light socket. 27 tall to finial x 7.5 ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Gerald Thurston Dual Shade Brass Desk Lamp, 1950's
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Brass Tripod Table Lamp with Walnut Accent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 26in H x 10in W x 10in D Lamp shade: 10in H x 15in W. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing hi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Mid Century Teak Table Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Mid Century Teak Table Lamp This piece measures: 6 wide x 6 deep x 28 inches high and weighs 4.7 pounds G...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Walnut and Chrome Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Located in Denton, TX
Walnut and chrome table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Gerald Thurston Black Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of sculptural table lamps in black matte ceramic by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The lamps each have three light sources and pull chain. Very tall and elegant!
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamps by Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gerald Thurston powder coated aluminum canister lamps reflect light from the back of the lamp. Very beautiful illumination.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Gerald Thurston Mid Century White Aluminum and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Gerald Thurston Mid Century White Aluminum and Brass Table Lamp Original Plastic Shade and Dimmer This piece measures: 11 wide x 11 deep x 22 inches high and weighs 3.6 pounds Ex...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Porcelain Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s
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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamps by Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerald Thurston "Fin" porcelain table lamps by Lightolier. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ba...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Modernist Cylinder Table or Floor Sconce
Located in Ferndale, MI
White lacquer cylinder form with pie slice opening on backside. Design by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Lamp appears to be as new...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

Gerald Thurston Parabolic Fin Lamp for Lightolier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerald Thurston design Parabolic Fin table lamp for Lightolier, Circa 1950's.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston Cricket Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original "Cricket" table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Enameled white shade, articulates from angular brass base. A versatile lamp that may be hung on the wall as...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Gerald Thurston Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerald Thurston brass double shade table lamp for Lightolier, U.S.A. Reminiscent of a bankers counter or desk lamp impressive scale with double l...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Vintage Ceramic Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very chic midcentury articulating desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Professionally restored and rewired.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

G. Thurston Porcelain Three-Tiered Table Lamp, Lightolier, 1950s, USA
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gerald Thurston "Cricket" Lamp for Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great modernist design, can sit on table or be hung on the wall as a sconce. Pierced pivoting shade allows for direct or diffused light and brightness control.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Gerald Thurston Lightolier Ceramic Gourd Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Two Gerald Thurston for Lightolier ceramic gourd lamps. Priced $1,800 each. The brass bases and spacers are in either dark dark bronze finish or pol...
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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Gerald Thurston Black Iron Tripod Table Lamps with Milk Glass Shades
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier black and white table lamps, 1950s. Featuring black enameled steel tripod legs, socket and neck. With white milk glass liner shades and brass f...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Impeccable Extendable Arm Lumilux Study Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable extendable arm Lumilux study lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Brushed brass base with original one-piece molded shade-diffuser in excellen...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic and Brass Hourglass Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Classic midcentury table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston. The lamp has a ceramic and brass body of wasted or hourglass, form elements, it is in very fine original, and working cond...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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