gerald-thurston-american-1914-2005-tension-pole-lamp
Lot 3132
Gerald Thurston (American, 1914-2005), Tension Pole Lamp
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
For Lightolier, 1960s, brushed brass tension poles, walnut veneered shaft with polished aluminum mounts, upper three light torchiere with original striped glass shade, two adjustable directional off-white painted shades with ring diffusers, marked Lightolier.

107 x 20 x 20 in.

One of Gerald's lamps was shown in the 1950 Good Design Exhibition at MoMA. Also in 1950 he began a 30 year career with Lightolier, of which he would become internationally recognized for his Scandia Collection.

Walnut veneer chip/loss to one panel near upper section; rim dent to torchiere shade fitter rim; some scuffs to adjustable shades.