$1,950
H 16.5 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
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. Richly polished brass body and with the widest s...
Brass
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) Lampe Luce Bassa 1988 Bharata collection
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in PARIS, FR
Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) Lampe Luce Bassa, 1988 De la collection Bharata Edition Design Gallery
Alabaster, Metal
1917 Verdelite Bankers Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
The lamp is not signed but most likely the maker was Verdelite, 1917. This Beautiful banker's desk
Brass
Dutch Art Nouveau–Art Deco Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp, 1910–1917
By Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
vase (circa 1910-1917), Lindus is a one-of-a-kind table lamp that exhibits characteristics of both Art
Brass
Oil No. 9
By Raymond Jonson
Located in Denver, CO
movements. From 1912 to 1917, Jonson was lighting, stage set, costume, and graphics designer for the
Alabaster
1917 Verdelite Bankers Desk Lamp
By Verdelite
Located in Peekskill, NY
Signed by famous maker, Verdelite, Pat. May 8, 1917, this marvellous banker's desk lamp or piano
1917 Verdelite Bankers Desk Lamp
By Verdelite
Located in Peekskill, NY
The lamp is unsigned but the glass tells me it must be a Verdelite. these lamps mostly date to the very early 20th century. This banker's desk lamp or piano lamp has an original emer...
Bronze
Green Shade Banker's Lamp, Emeralite, ca. 1917
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
Emeralite was the premier maker of banker's lamps for many years in the early part of the 20th century. Factory patinated brass base, and the shade is what is known as "cased glass"....
Brass
Emeralite Green Shade Banker's Lamp, ca. 1917
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
These lamps which have come to b known as banker's lamps are the most popular antique lamp for use on one's desk. Emeralite, the maker of this lamp is by far the most well known. Si...
Brass, Iron
Antique Banker's Lamp with Original Glass Shade, Dated 1917
By Amronlite
Located in Petaluma, CA
For those looking for the typical antique banker's lamp, stop, we have one that is a cut above the rest. Multiple companies made banker's lamps with Emeralite being the most known, h...
Brass
Green Shade Banker's Desk Lamp signed ''Verdelite", circa 1917
By Verdelite
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is the desk lamp folks are always looking to purchase. Verdelite was one of the premier makers of these banker's lamps. What separates this from the general look is the unusual ...
Metal
Green Shaded Banker's Lamp, Signed Verdelite, circa 1917
By Verdelite
Located in Petaluma, CA
We have a particular fondness for the Verdelite Co. when it comes to these banker's lamps. We just love those concentric circles on the side of the shade. Only Verdelite did this wor...
Brass
Green Shade Banker's Lamp, circa 1917 by the Emeralite Co.
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
These Banker's lamps are one of our best selling items, when we can get them undamaged and with the original shade. The model was manufactured by the most well-known producer of thes...
Brass
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H 13 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Antique Banker's Desk Lamp by Emeralite, Original Green Shade, ca. 1917
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very fine example of the genre known as banker's lamps. This example is signed by the most famous maker of these lamps, Emeralite. The shade is the original with no damage. These ...
Brass, Iron
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H 18.25 in W 13.25 in D 6 in
Antique Banker's Desk Lamp by Verdelite, Original Green Shade, ca. 1917
By Verdelite
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very handsome and original example of these highly sought after green glass banker's lamp. This particular example was manufactured by the Emeralite Co. The concentric rings on th...
Bronze
C.1917 Hanging Industrial Lighting Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
c.1917 HANGING INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING FIXTURE AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE HAVE A VERY
c.1917 HANGING INDUSTRIAL LIGHT FIXTURE
Located in Atlanta, GA
c.1917 HANGING INDUSTRIAL LIGHT FIXTURE AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE HAVE A VERY
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H 21.26 in Dm 11.03 in
Vintage Josef Ekberg Ceramic Table Lamp with Customized Shade, Sweden, 1917
By Josef Ekberg
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Josef Ekberg Sweden, 1917 Ceramic table lamp with customised shade by The Apartment. H 54 x Ø 28
Ceramic, Textile
Original Perkins Marine Pendant in Brass, circa 1917
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The Perkins Marine Lamp Corp. of Brooklyn, NY have been known for quality nautical lighting for
Brass
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