Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Lightolier
Rare Mid Century Modern Lightolier Fiberglass Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamp for 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 Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, 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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60's
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 Table Lamps
Materials
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Joe Colombo Inspired "Eclipse" desk lamp by Lightolier, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing, Mid-Century, Joe Colombo inspired 'Eclipse' table lamp for Lightolier. A visually striking and ingeniously functioning light that lives up to its name! The cylindrical whit...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lightolier Atomic Sputnik Ball Table Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great table lamp with its original globe shades out of a nice Palm Springs Estate. This 1970’s Lightolier fixture still has a few of its labels. I only had one bulb to light it up...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Rare Telescopic Desk Lamp Lightolier, USA, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical
- marked
- rare type
- nice style of lighting
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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 Coffe...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern 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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Globe Table Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Denton, TX
White globe table lamp with a "Tulip" base by Lightolier.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp Pair Space Age Modern Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamps for Lightolier
Space Age Atomic Midcentury Modern
Unmarked
26.5 tall x 23.5 diameter
Preowne...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Metal
Lightolier Mid Century Brass and Travertine Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Countryside, IL
Lightolier Mid Century Brass and Travertine Lamp
This lamp measures: 17 wide x 17 deep x 32 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lig...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
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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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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 Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Baton High Intensity Desk Table Wall Lamp
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
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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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass, Metal
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern 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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Walnut and Chrome Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Located in Denton, TX
Walnut and chrome table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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 unde...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners 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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Cordova, SC
Super cool vintage Lightolier desk lamp. It’s perfect for the mid-century modern office! Sleek design and clean lines. Made from hard plas...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp
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 Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing hi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Marble, Metal, 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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Sheet Metal
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston "Fin" Porcelain Table Lamps by Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerald Thurston "Fin" porcelain table lamps by Lightolier.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ba...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Venetia Table Lamps by Lightolier, Light Blue and White Striped Glass
By Lightolier
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of "Venetia" table lamps by Lightolier. Striped with custom shades matching the originals. Glass is mint. The brass bases show signs of light wear with one having a small dent t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern 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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Radiating Brass & Walnut Table Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 3' H flared and incised brass and walnut table lamp, circa 1960. Featuring a radiating vertically lined antique bronzed finish top and partial stem wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern 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 balanced black enameled steel tripod legs, socket and neck, white milk glass liner shades atop ro...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Gerald Thurston Fin Lamps for Lightolier
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of parabolic fin table lamps by Gerard Thurston. Stoneware body is made up of four fin like shapes that have alternating concave Navy and light turquoise glaze. Porcelain sits...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Swivel Table Lamps by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern swivel spot table lamps by Lightolier.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier "Studio Porcelains" Dark Gray Table Lamp, 1950's
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ceramic Lamps by Thurston
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 Table Lamps
Vintage Gerald Thurston Porcelain Table Lamps for Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Gerald Thurston porcelain table lamps for Lightolier.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Elusive Lightolier Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp, Italian Pottery
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elusive Lightolier ceramic and brass table lamp, Italian pottery attributed to Gerald Thurston, stunning modernist decorative Italian pottery vessel atop atomic formed brass base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern table lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Gordon & Jane Martz, Laurel Lamp Company, Marshall Studios, and Bitossi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for table lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $69,000 while the average work can sell for $2,096.
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