Find many varieties of an authentic antique bankers table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
brass and
glass, every antique bankers table was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique bankers table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique bankers table bearing
Arts and Crafts,
Art Nouveau or
Industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique bankers table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Emeralite,
Verdelite and
Amronlite are consistently popular.
An antique bankers table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,317, while the lowest priced sells for $277 and the highest can go for as much as $23,800.
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.