Gerald Thurston?  

Reference
I do see this particular lamp labeled as being his, but have no reference to back it up. It does evoke something he would do.

Yes,I own the floor standing version of this lamp!
It looks much the same except there is a straight brass tube which you can extend to adjust the height.The shade of mine is Black as is the base,which also has that off center brass disc from which the main black pole extends.I love mine,found in a thrift store years ago for $7.50!!

gerald thurston for lightolier
i am trying to buy this lamp, the seller claims it is a well known design of thurston's. i can't find it. can you help

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didnt read the post clearly.