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Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamps in Brass with off white diffuser shades. An iconic, very early 1950s, Gerald Thurston design for Lightolier. Being sold as a set of two (x2). Each floor lamp has three balanced and supported brass tubular legs with white perforated sheet metal cone diffusers. Standard sockets with turn switches, both were tested and work great. Sculptural and rare to find as an original set. Great condition for age - showing only minor wear to diffuser paint, one is near mint with only paint loss to the edge while the other shows additional paint loss to side of shade. Brass is in great condition showing no pitting and only minor surface scratches commensurate with age - please see photos and video. Missing one glide. Cords are intact.
45"H x 8"W diffuser x 17"W base (x2)
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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Great condition for age - showing only minor wear to diffuser paint, one is near mint with only paint loss to the edge while the other shows additional paint loss to side of shade. Brass is in great condition showing no pitting and only minor surface scratches commensurate with age - please see photos and video. Missing one glide. Cords are intact.
Dimensions:
Height: 45 in.
Width: 17 in.
Depth: 8 in.
Category: Floor Lamps
Origin: United States
Creator: Brand: Lightolier; Artist: Gerald Thurston
Materials: Metal, Paint
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Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamps in Brass with off white diffuser shades. An iconic, very early 1950s, Gerald Thurston design for Lightolier. Being sold as a set of two (x2). Each floor lamp has three balanced and supported brass tubular legs with white perforated sheet metal cone diffusers. Standard sockets with turn switches, both were tested and work great. Sculptural and rare to find as an original set. Great condition for age - showing only minor wear to diffuser paint, one is near mint with only paint loss to the edge while the other shows additional paint loss to side of shade. Brass is in great condition showing no pitting and only minor surface scratches commensurate with age - please see photos and video. Missing one glide. Cords are intact.
45"H x 8"W diffuser x 17"W base (x2)
Please see photos and reach out with any questions.
Please check out our other design object listings.
New listings weekly.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Great condition for age - showing only minor wear to diffuser paint, one is near mint with only paint loss to the edge while the other shows additional paint loss to side of shade. Brass is in great condition showing no pitting and only minor surface scratches commensurate with age - please see photos and video. Missing one glide. Cords are intact.
Dimensions:
Height: 45 in.
Width: 17 in.
Depth: 8 in.
Category: Floor Lamps
Origin: United States
Creator: Brand: Lightolier; Artist: Gerald Thurston
Materials: Metal, Paint
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Great condition for age - showing only minor wear to diffuser paint, one is near mint with only paint loss to the edge while the other shows additional paint loss to side of shade. Brass is in great condition showing no pitting and only minor surface scratches commensurate with age - please see photos and video. Missing one glide. Cords are intact.
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Pair of Gerald Thurston Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamps, Early 50s Design
Estimate $2,500-$7,500
Starting Price
$1,200
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Finishing Touches
Feb 12, 2026 9:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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