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Why do banker’s lamps have green shades?
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Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Banker Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Banker lamp with a green and removable lampshade.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass Desk / Bankers Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 1930's pair of exceptional brass desk / bankers lamps, these lamps are adjustable.
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bankers Lamps, America circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Bankers lamps
America circa 1950
Chrome / wood veneer desk lamp with adjustable shade
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1980s George Kovacs Lacquered Burl Wood Bankers Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Houston, TX
Rare lacquered burl wood bankers lamp with brass arms and accents by George Kovacs, c.1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Austrian Banker's Lamp by Astral
By Astral
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adjustable workshop / banker's lamp by Astral (Austria circa late 1930s - early 1940s) featuring a
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
