Rare Mid-Century Modern ‘Lightolier’ 6 Bulb Vintage Chrome Finish Light Fixture

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Mid-Century Modern ‘Lightolier’ 6 Bulb Vintage Chrome Light Fixture. Rare aluminum pole 6 bulb wall mount light fixtures. Great thin … more Mid-Century Modern ‘Lightolier’ 6 Bulb Vintage Chrome Light Fixture. Rare aluminum pole 6 bulb wall mount light fixtures. Great thin design. Can be hung vertically or horizontal. Features a 1" diameter brushed aluminum pole with round light sockets. Fabulous when lit! Mounting 4.5" round cover plate.

Lightolier manufactures and sells a wide array of lighting fixtures. It was founded in 1904 by Bernhard Blitzer under the name of New York Gas and Appliance Co. When electric lighting started to be more widely accepted, the name was changed to Lightolier, a contraction of the words light and chandelier. In its early years, the company specialized in fancy decorative chandeliers, then made a shift to the high-end design and architectural markets in the 1920s. In the 1960s Lightolier introduced the first track lighting system, designed by the late Anthony C. Donato (a vertically integrated track, unlike the horizontal tracks of today). During this same period Lightolier began importing European designs, including that of Gaetano Sciolari. Also notable is the success of the Lytegem series, designed by Michael Lax, that has a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

Dimensions:
35.5” W x 4.5” D x 3” H
Tube is 1” diameter

In good vintage condition considering age and history. Zoom in on photos to see any imperfections including multiple surface scratches to the chrome and the black backplate- normal wear in keeping with its age and use. less