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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
$899 / item
Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Radionic Trans Co. Bankers Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-Century Bankers Lamp from Radionic Trans Co. made between 40s and 60s. Lamp features chrome end
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Desk Banker's Lamp With Opaline
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Antique nickel-plated bronze table lamp with a blown glass shade. The famous "Banker's Lamp," made
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French 1960s Brass 'Banker's' Lamp
Located in London, GB
This is a traditional style banker's lamp made from brass with a removable grill on the light
Category
Vintage 1960s French Edwardian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swiveling Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Wood polished
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
