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What is a banker’s lamp used for?
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A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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"Emeralite Co". Banker's Lamp w/ Art Glass Glass Shade by "Bellova", ca. 1920
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very high quality desk lamp was produced by the Emeralite Co. The most respected and famous
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Brass Desk/Banker's Lamp w/ Double Adjustment and Art Glass Shade, ca. 1910
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
years. Emeralite made many lamps like this and on occasion they incorporated an unusual shade as opposed
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Doctors Floor Lamp by Will Ross Inc. circa 1930's
By Emeralite
Located in New York, NY
Classic adjustable Doctors / Physicians Industrial style floor lamp, by Will Ross Inc. of Milwaukee
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Bronze Patinated Table Lamp with Emeralite Shade, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco Bronze Patinated Lamp with Emeralite Glass Shade, circa 1920, having a flattened spheroid
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Articulated Chrome Lamp by TAFCO with Emeralite Glass Shade
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; The Adjustable Fixture Co. (TAFCO) - Milwaukee, WI
Vintage articulated industrial lamp
Category
Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
