A 73-page mid-century Lightolier catalog — now that is some serious eye-candy for whiling away a few hours on a sleepy Sunday. The awesome Gretchen has scanned this entire catalog and posted it as a set on Flickr. Go take a look, I promise it will blog your mind. Also be sure to check out Gretchen’s Eiclerific blog.
Vintage Virden lighting — 52 page catalog from 1959 
Totally groovy retro lighting from Primelight 
For Karmi – 1961 Progress lighting close to her ebay find 
Midcentury modern pendant lamps from Progress, 1961 
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Annie B. says
Thanks to Pam and Gretchen for posting this catalog. From it, I was able to identify the flourescent fixtures on either side of the mirror in our front bathroom as Vistalites 7291 or 7271; their arrangement is the same as in the picture on page two. Never knew they were Lightolier!
How cool!
Gretchen S says
That’s fantastic, Annie — glad to help! Many thanks Pam, for posting this. I’ll continue to scan mid-century brochures and catalogs as I come across them.
Rebecca Prichard says
Wonderful to see them!
rebecca Prichard says
There aren’t enough people making Midcentury lights. Rejuvenation is so concentrated on earlier times. I need more options! I saw what I want in this damn catalog!
Claudia Valdes says
Thank you for taking the time to scan the Lightolier catalog! Found the chandelier that came with my house (built 1948)…would you happen to know the year it was published? Peace