Tripod • Gerald Thurston
- Table lamps
Gerald Thurston was one of the most prolific and forward-thinking American lighting designers of the mid-20th century. Working primarily with Lightolier, he helped define the visual language of postwar modernism in the U.S., blending functional innovation with a refined, sculptural sensibility. Thurston’s designs stood out for their versatility, material inventiveness, and attention to user experience—characteristics that made his work both commercially successful and critically influential.
This rare tripod table lamp, designed in the 1950s for Lightolier, is among Thurston’s most iconic creations. Featuring a black painted metal shade set above a three-legged base of brass and wood, the piece is a masterclass in proportion, contrast, and restrained elegance. Its compact, purposeful form reflects Thurston’s ability to merge industrial design with domestic warmth. Coveted by collectors, the lamp captures the spirit of American mid-century design at its most refined.
Designer
Gerald Thurston
Year
1950's
Dimensions
45x45x42cm
