Thomas Moser floor lamp by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Highland, IN
This great floor lamp is architectural with a restrained playfulness, it employs innovative materials (perforated steel) and reflected light for a nice mix of direct and indirect ill...
Brass, Steel
Floor Lamp by Thomas Moser for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Thomas Moser
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Floor Lamp by Thomas Moser for Lightolier. This piece is often attributed as Gerald Thurston.
Brass, Steel
Tall Thomas Moser Black Enamel and Brass Floor Lamp with Black Shade, 1950s
By Lightolier, Thomas Moser
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Thomas Moser for Lightolier Black Enamel and Brass Floor Lamp from the 1950's.
Metal, Brass
Brass and Frosted Glass Torchère Floor Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Thomas Moser
Located in New Windsor, NY
Frosted glass and brass torchère style floor lamp. Original working wiring, circa 1950-1960. The lamp sends off a warm upward radiant glow. Condition is fair with scratches on th...
Aluminum
Sold
H 66 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of Lightolier Floor Lamps with Pivoting Shades designed by Thomas Moser
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome and elegant Midcentury floor lamps by Lightolier. Designed by Thomas Moser.
Metal
Thomas Moser No. 9732 Floor Lamp for Lightolier
By Thomas Moser, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thomas Moser for Lightolier No. 9732 Floor Lamp with articulating lamp shades.
Ebony, Walnut
Thomas Moser for Lightolier Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
No. 9732 Floor Lamp by Thomas Moser for Lightolier, Inc.
Brass
Triple Shade Floor Lamp by Thomas Moser for Lightolier, 1955
By Lightolier, Thomas Moser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Triple-shade articulating floor lamp designed by American lighting designer Thomas Moser for Lightolier, USA.
Brass, Metal
$2,400
H 65.75 in Dm 21 in L 65.75 in
Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century uplight torchiere floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston, with glass by Carl Moser, for Lightolier, circa 1950's. The lamp features a disk form texture and d...
Brass
$6,000
H 108 in W 17 in D 30 in
Mid Century Lytespan Tension Floor Lamp By Thurston for Lightolier c 1950/1960's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and rare Lytespan Mid Century tension pole floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier c. 1950/1960's. The lamp features two cone shades, and one large up facing ...
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Thurston for Lightolier Torchiere
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century torchiere floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier. This stunning lamp features a black base from which emanate three rods that splay out and supp...
Brass, Steel
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Floor Lamp Rewired Mid Century Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant wood and brass finish Mid Century Modern floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American, circa 1950s. It has been rewired and is ready to use. The lamp shad...
Brass
Modernist Triennale Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful and extremely well made three shade floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Made of brass and black painted metal, each shade retains its original metal swir...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Lightolier Torchiere / Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Lightolier Torchiere by Gerald Thurston. Brass and Wood. Base shows wear with some pitting to the brass as shown in photos. All original wiring.
Brass
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
H 63.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
1950s Gerald Thurston Floor Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Esperance, NY
1950s Gerald Thurston floor lamp for Lightolier.
Metal
$7,658
H 19.89 in Dm 66.93 in
Rare and Elegant Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp or Standing Light Austria 1960s
Located in München, BY
Absolutely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or standing light. Designed and manufactured probably in Austria, 1960s. Executed in teak, brass, metal ...
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
$25,620
H 74.8 in W 12.79 in D 43.11 in
Mid-century Modern Design, Floor Lamp by Unknown Artist, circa 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
This floor lamp is an original piece designed in the 1950s. Although its authorship hasn’t been fully confirmed, it showcases the distinctive style of Stilnovo, an iconic Italian lig...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Torchere Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston / Carl Moser for Lightolier, 1953
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Classic uplight torchère floor lamp with three vertical brass rods supporting a shallow brass bowl and wider glass shade. The base designed by Gerald Thurston with a textured, fire a...
Brass
$950
H 57.375 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
1960s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Directional Floor Lamp mid century modern
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s adjustable and directional spot light floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. in a chrome and black finish. This floor lamp with sleek and clean lines has a de...
Steel, Chrome
Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Thurston design Mid Century saucer top reading lamp manufactured by Lightolier. The lamp can be raised to 52 in, or lowered to 42 in H, the disk shade is 12 in. in diameter, ...
Brass, Steel
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Reading Floor Lamp with White Linen Shade. Featuring a joined tripod, three legged patinated Brass framework, original Off-White ena...
Brass, Metal
$5,975
H 64.5 in Dm 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Brass and Ebonized Walnut by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sculptural Mid-Century Modern floor lamp was realized by the esteemed designer, Gerald Thurston, in the United States, circa 1950. It features sculptural brass legs...
Brass
$975
H 66.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Adjustable Mid Century Three Light Floor Lamp after Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century floor lamp, having three adjustable cone form shades mounted on spayed arms, a vertical center pole, and disk form base. The lamp features a brass base and blac...
Metal, Brass
Black & Brass Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Black & Gold Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Minor tarnishing to brass and minor wear to saucer top. Measures ap...
Brass, Steel
$3,176
H 14.97 in W 34.26 in D 20.08 in
1960s Chrome Serving Trolley Coffee Table Smoked Glass Top & Faux Laminated Wood
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italy chrome serving trolley or coffee table, with smoked glass top with under faux laminated wood.
Steel
$28,500 / set
H 28.5 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
Magnificent Pair of Restored Vintage Rattan and Cane Loungers by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning pair of organic lounge chairs by McGuire, circa 1980. Beautiful examples from an extremely limited production series. Expertly crafted hardwood frame construct...
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
$7,950
H 34.65 in W 57.88 in D 23.63 in
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' model sofa, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacq...
Fabric, Oak
$1,990 / set
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s. This chair was des...
Beech
$14,522
H 67.33 in W 63 in D 17.33 in
Custom Made Secretaire Cabinet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered And Veneered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Tubular steel secretaire-cabinet made of lacquered and veneered wood. Customizable, production time c. 12 weeks.
Metal, Chrome
Austrian 1960s "High Style" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A nice 1960s Austrian polished brass swooping chandelier with gold conical glass shades. Eight light sources. Rewired. Matching wall lights available. Ceiling pole can lengthened if ...
Brass
$1,480Sale Price|38% Off
H 55 in W 9 in D 4 in
Large Aluminum Light by Paul Mayen for Habitat International; 1960s
By Paul Mayen, Habitat International
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique and impressive aluminum light by Paul Mayen for Habitat International, circa 1968. This well proportioned design consists of two polished aluminum cylindrical sections joined ...
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Square Walnut Coffee Table by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern coffee table features unique raised edges and tapered legs. Sleek design with stretchers between each leg ensuring sturdiness without sacrificing style. The ...
Walnut
Pair of Walnut Armchairs by Johnson Chair Co.
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Highland, IN
These armchairs by the Johnson Chair Company have beautiful sculpted walnut frames with very striking arms. They remind us of designs by Jens Risom and Peter Wessel and have a fantas...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,150
H 20 in W 19 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Two-Tier Side Table or Nightstand in Birch
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple design by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group line in the 1950s that was produced by Winchendon Furniture. This table features solid maple construction and in well cared for c...
Maple
Mid-Century Elm Bar Cart
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-century elm bar cart from England with wonderfully grained shelves and sleek lines. Original casters.
Elm
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn Bench No. 67
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare, beech bentwood frame with an embossed plywood seat and backrest. First time mentioned in the J. & J. Kohn catalog 1902 with the catalog no. 67. Still in original cond...
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Fabio Lenci for Bernini Wood and Steel Chest of Drawers
By Fabio Lenci, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of drawers/dressing table made of two adjustable compartments hinged together, which can be opened and closed as demonstrated on the photos. Made of solid wood and veneered ply...
Steel
Elegant French Mid-Century Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the “Contact Dealer” button to ask us, we might...
Brass
$3,190
H 68.9 in W 40.95 in D 16.34 in
1960s Italian Designer Drinks Cabinet, Inlaid and Decorated with Etchings
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautiful Italian bar cabinet made in the 1960s from beechwood fineered with mahogany. Inlaid with leaf shaped decorations. Vintage drinks cabinet in Belle Epoque style decorated ...
Beech, Cherry
$4,159 / item
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Constant Night Stand Right Unit in Poplar Burl wood by Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Poplar, Burl
The modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years.
In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu.
Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS.
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Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now on 1stDibs.
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