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Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Brass Desk/Banker's Lamp w/ Double Adjustment and Art Glass Shade, ca. 1910
Brass Desk/Banker's Lamp w/ Double Adjustment and Art Glass Shade, ca. 1910

Brass Desk/Banker's Lamp w/ Double Adjustment and Art Glass Shade, ca. 1910

By Emeralite

Located in Petaluma, CA

It is however unsigned. A very nice lamp for a desk, or any other area that needs light.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

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Rare 1920s American Emeralite Brass Adjustable Desk Lamp by H.G. McFaddin & Co
Rare 1920s American Emeralite Brass Adjustable Desk Lamp by H.G. McFaddin & Co

Rare 1920s American Emeralite Brass Adjustable Desk Lamp by H.G. McFaddin & Co

Located in Chicago, IL

1920s American Emeralite brass adjustable desk lamp by H.G. McFaddin & Co with original glass shade.

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Emaralite Bankers Lamp
Emaralite Bankers Lamp

Emaralite Bankers Lamp

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H 16 in W 10 in D 15 in

Emaralite Bankers Lamp

By Emeralite

Located in Petaluma, CA

This signed Emeralite desk lamp is several cuts above the standard model.

Category

1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

Emeralite Banker's Style Desk Lamp
Emeralite Banker's Style Desk Lamp

Emeralite Banker's Style Desk Lamp

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H 17.5 in W 10 in D 11 in

Emeralite Banker's Style Desk Lamp

By Emeralite

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is a top of the line signed "Emeralite" classic banker's lamp. We are currently listing several nice Emeralite lamps,but this one is our finest. The metal base and shade are bot...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

Signed "Emeralite" Banker's Desk Lamp
Signed "Emeralite" Banker's Desk Lamp

Signed "Emeralite" Banker's Desk Lamp

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H 11 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in

Signed "Emeralite" Banker's Desk Lamp

By Emeralite

Located in Petaluma, CA

These lamps have been sought after for years, and the Emeralite Co. is the premier maker of these lamps. This particular one has a double knuckle, meaning it can be adjusted to your ...

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1910s American Edwardian Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass, Iron

Emeralite NY Desk Lamp, circa 1910
Emeralite NY Desk Lamp, circa 1910

Emeralite NY Desk Lamp, circa 1910

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H 6.7 in W 13.78 in D 6.7 in

Emeralite NY Desk Lamp, circa 1910

Located in Gloucester, GB

Emeralite NY desk lamp, circa 1910 - Copper shade - Adjustable brass arm - Original bulb holder - Ornate base - Made by HD McFaddin & Co., NY - American, 1910 - Measures: 35...

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1910s American Edwardian Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Copper

Emeralite Desk Lamp with Cased Glass Shade, American, circa 1915
Emeralite Desk Lamp with Cased Glass Shade, American, circa 1915

Emeralite Desk Lamp with Cased Glass Shade, American, circa 1915

By Emeralite

Located in San Francisco, CA

Emeralite desk lamp with unusual cased art glass shade and metal base, American, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

Emeralite Banker's Desk Lamp
Emeralite Banker's Desk Lamp

Emeralite Banker's Desk Lamp

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H 15 in W 8 in D 15 in

Emeralite Banker's Desk Lamp

By Emeralite

Located in Petaluma, CA

Emeralite has taken on the generic name for all of these banker's lamps. This is a signed, period Emeralite. Polished brass, original cased glass shade a heavy weight on the base and...

Category

1910s American Edwardian Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Emeralite "Bankers Desk Lamp"
Emeralite "Bankers Desk Lamp"

Emeralite "Bankers Desk Lamp"

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H 14 in W 8 in D 7 in

Emeralite "Bankers Desk Lamp"

By Emeralite

Located in Petaluma, CA

Emeralite was the premiere maker of these bankers lamps. The name signifies quality, and it has become the generic name for bankers lamps. This is a fine signed example of these desi...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass, Iron

Signed Emeralite Banker's Desk Lamp
Signed Emeralite Banker's Desk Lamp

Signed Emeralite Banker's Desk Lamp

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H 18.25 in W 8.75 in D 8 in

Signed Emeralite Banker's Desk Lamp

By Emeralite

Located in Petaluma, CA

Emeralite is the most noted maker of these desirable and handsome desk lamps.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Emeralite Gilt Metal Office Desk Lamp circa 1940
Emeralite Gilt Metal Office Desk Lamp circa 1940

Emeralite Gilt Metal Office Desk Lamp circa 1940

By Emeralite

Located in Big Flats, NY

An Emeralite office desk lamp offers swivel emerald green cased glass shade over brass frame, c1940 Measures - 14''H x 10''W x 10''D.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

Emeralite Green Case Glass Shade Adjustable Desk Lamp
Emeralite Green Case Glass Shade Adjustable Desk Lamp

Emeralite Green Case Glass Shade Adjustable Desk Lamp

By Emeralite

Located in Nantucket, MA

Adjustable shade making it a perfect desk lamp. Shade measures 9" x 5". Takes a regular size base light bulb. 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Banker's Desk Lamp by Emeralite, Original Green Shade, ca. 1917
Antique Banker's Desk Lamp by Emeralite, Original Green Shade, ca. 1917

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 ...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Art Nouveau Emeralite Table Lamp
American Art Nouveau Emeralite Table Lamp

American Art Nouveau Emeralite Table Lamp

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H 17.5 in W 22 in D 8.75 in

American Art Nouveau Emeralite Table Lamp

By Emeralite

Located in Miami, FL

This beautiful American Art Deco Emeralite table lamp or desk lamp is made of unpolished brass.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Green Shade Banker's Lamp for a Roll Top Desk Etc by Emeralite, Art Nouveau
Green Shade Banker's Lamp for a Roll Top Desk Etc by Emeralite, Art Nouveau

Green Shade Banker's Lamp for a Roll Top Desk Etc by Emeralite, Art Nouveau

By Emeralite

Located in Petaluma, CA

You could even put it on a stand, and have it shine down on you flat top desk. This lamp was made by the Emeralite Lamp Co. who were the premier makers of these green shaded desk lam...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Handel Bronze Desk Lamp Emeralite Shade
Handel Bronze Desk Lamp Emeralite Shade

Handel Bronze Desk Lamp Emeralite Shade

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H 14 in W 10.5 in D 12 in

Handel Bronze Desk Lamp Emeralite Shade

By Handel Co.

Located in Westport, CT

Handel all original Emeralite Shade bronze Circa 1910

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Double Emerlite Partners Desk Lamp
Double Emerlite Partners Desk Lamp

Double Emerlite Partners Desk Lamp

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H 17.5 in W 13 in D 7 in

Double Emerlite Partners Desk Lamp

By Emeralite

Located in Water Mill, NY

Rare double Emerlite partners desk lamp with original shades and unpolished brass.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Emeralite NY Desk Lamp, circa 1910
Emeralite NY Desk Lamp, circa 1910

Emeralite NY Desk Lamp, circa 1910

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H 6.7 in W 13.78 in D 6.7 in

Emeralite NY Desk Lamp, circa 1910

Located in Gloucester, GB

Emeralite NY desk lamp, circa 1910 - Copper shade - Adjustable brass arm - Original bulb holder - Ornate base - Made by HD McFaddin & Co., NY - American, 1910 - Measures: 35...

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1910s American Edwardian Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Copper

Emeralite Bankers Desk Lamp with Cased Glass Shade American Arts & Crafts
Emeralite Bankers Desk Lamp with Cased Glass Shade American Arts & Crafts

Emeralite Bankers Desk Lamp with Cased Glass Shade American Arts & Crafts

By Emeralite

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful hard-to-find Art Deco, desk table lamp freshly rewired original patinated finish, we put a beautiful new cloth cord and new sockets. The glass its beautiful when its lited.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

Classic Emeralite Desk Lamp
Classic Emeralite Desk Lamp

Classic Emeralite Desk Lamp

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H 13.5 in W 8.5 in D 9 in

Classic Emeralite Desk Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

A classic piece of Americana, this beautiful Emeralite desk lamp was originally made in 1916. This superb lamp features a beautiful brass base, a fabric covered cord.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Emeralite  Double Light Partners Desk Lamp
Emeralite  Double Light Partners Desk Lamp

Emeralite Double Light Partners Desk Lamp

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H 18.5 in W 14 in D 8.5 in

Emeralite Double Light Partners Desk Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

FANTASTIC AMERICAN PARTNERS DOUBLE EMERALITE DESK LAMP BY H.G.MC FADDIN & CO NEW YORK USA.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Emeralite Student Desk Lamp
Emeralite Student Desk Lamp

Emeralite Student Desk Lamp

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H 16 in W 9 in D 9 in

Emeralite Student Desk Lamp

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Early for an American manufactured object in the "Zig Zag" Art Deco style. The last gasp of the Emeralite Lamp Co. which folded at the onset of the Great Depression. Most notable for...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Glass

Classic Emeralite Desk Lamp
Classic Emeralite Desk Lamp

Classic Emeralite Desk Lamp

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H 14 in W 8 in D 8.5 in

Classic Emeralite Desk Lamp

By Emeralite

Located in Fairfax, VA

A Classic piece of Americana, this beautiful Emeralite desk lamp was originally made in 1916. This superb lamp features a beautiful brass base, a fabric covered cord.

Category

1910s American Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Early Emeralite Single Shade Desk or Library Lamp
Early Emeralite Single Shade Desk or Library Lamp

Early Emeralite Single Shade Desk or Library Lamp

By H. G. Mcfaddin & Co

Located in North Hollywood, CA

First produced in 1909, the Emeralite desk lamp was the creation of Harrison McFaddin of New York.

Category

1910s American Art Deco Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Emeralite 8734 Series Double Library Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, Rewired
Emeralite 8734 Series Double Library Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, Rewired

Emeralite 8734 Series Double Library Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, Rewired

By H. G. Mcfaddin & Co

Located in North Hollywood, CA

First produced in 1909, the Emeralite desk lamp was the creation of Harrison McFaddin of New York.

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1910s American Art Deco Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

American Emeralite Bankers desk lamp
American Emeralite Bankers desk lamp

American Emeralite Bankers desk lamp

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H 13.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

American Emeralite Bankers desk lamp

By Emeralite

Located in Fairfax, VA

American adjustable brass and green glass desk lamp. Base measurements: 6.7/8" x 6.7/8". Professionally rewired with Fabric cord.

Category

1910s American Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Antique Bankers Green Shade Emeralite Style Desk Lamp c. Early 20th Century
Antique Bankers Green Shade Emeralite Style Desk Lamp c. Early 20th Century

Antique Bankers Green Shade Emeralite Style Desk Lamp c. Early 20th Century

By Emeralite

Located in Westfield, MA

This charming Antique Bankers Green Shade Emeralite Style Desk Lamp from the early 20th century features the iconic green glass shade, paired with a sturdy brass base and stem.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

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Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique emeralite desk lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every antique emeralite desk lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique emeralite desk lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique emeralite desk lamp, designed in the Art Deco, Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique emeralite desk lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Emeralite, H. G. Mcfaddin & Co and Handel Lamp Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp?

Prices for an antique emeralite desk lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $2,200, while the average can fetch as much as $873.

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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.

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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.

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