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What is Emeralite?

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What is Emeralite?
Emeralite is a style of desk lamp designed by Harrison D. McFaddin and sold by his company H.G. McFaddin & Co. starting in 1909. You can easily recognize it by its brass base and blue-green case glass shade. Find a collection of Emeralite lighting on 1stDibs.
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Double Shaded "Emeralite" Banker's Lamp, Green Cased Glass, Polished, ca. 1917
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very handsome high quality signed Emeralite banker's lamp. Having a double shade for a partner's desk, or just more light for one.
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

"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 makers of Banker's lamps.
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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
There are no cracks or chips to the shade and the base is likewise in super condition. This lamp was truly taken case of over the years. Emeralite made many lamps like this and on oc...
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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 Wis. circa 1930's. The lamp features a upper bell form shade, which tips back and ...
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 "mushroom" green glass shade, held on three wire arms above a bronze patinated tape...
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Articulated Chrome Lamp by TAFCO with Emeralite Glass Shade
Located in Dekalb, IL
(TAFCO) - Milwaukee, WI Vintage articulated industrial lamp with an Emeralite shade. This piece features an adjustable length stem that includes three different points of articulat...
Category

Early 20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Steel

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