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Swiveling and adjustable art deco banker table lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling and adjustable art deco banker table lamp vienna around 1920s The hight is adjustable
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco swiveling banker table lamp with green glass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco swiveling banker table lamp with green glass vienna around 1920s Polished and stove
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Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Brass Banker Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful set of two Art Deco / Functionalist table or bedside lamps. Set was cleaned, polished and
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Golden Bankers Table Lamp on Marble Foot, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Elegant Brass and Marble Table Lamp, 1960s The lamp comes with E27 Edison screw fit bulb
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

1930s Art Deco Brass Banker Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired - Repolished
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1940s Swedish Modern Brass Desk or Banker/ Table Lamp by Asea
By ASEA
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful brass lamp produced by Asea, very much in the style of a desk or banker lamp. Features
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sublime Original 1920's Bronze Brass & Copper Articulated Bankers Table Lamp
Located in GB
bankers lamp circa 1920 with single point articulation A very good looking and decorative piece, the
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Brass Banker Table Lamp with Glass Shade, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired - Repolished
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stunning Antique circa 1930's Art Deco Bankers Table Lamp Stitched Leather Rope
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage brass with bronzed finish Art Deco bankers
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Banker Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Banker lamp with a green and removable lampshade.
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Antique Late 18th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Banker Lamp
Banker Lamp
H 16.54 in W 10.24 in D 9.45 in
Adjustable Bankers Desk Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Adjustable Bankers desk lamp, the silvered circular stepped base and brass pivoted sweeping arm
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Early 20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Bankers Desk Lamp
Adjustable Bankers Desk Lamp
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 10 in
Bankers Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Bankers brass desk lamp, the shaped brass base, and pivoted sweeping arm supporting adjustable
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Early 20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bankers Brass Desk Lamp
Bankers Brass Desk Lamp
H 16.5 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
Brass Desk / Bankers Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 1930's pair of exceptional brass desk / bankers lamps, these lamps are adjustable.
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Desk / Bankers Lamps
Brass Desk / Bankers Lamps
H 12.5 in W 8.25 in D 7.75 in
French 1950s Banker's Lamp
Located in London, GB
This adjustable desk lamp has a black painted textured steel base and a perspex shade. A great
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

French 1950s Banker's Lamp
French 1950s Banker's Lamp
H 13.78 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Green Metal Cast Iron Banker's Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green metal desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch Also
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s
Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s
H 16.54 in W 10.24 in D 11.03 in
Tiffany Style Leaded Glass Bankers Desk Lamp Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Tiffany Style Banker’s desk lamp, France, 1950-1959. Fabulous, tall adjustable desk or table lamp
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
their lamps to recognize their work. So much more fun than the usual green shade bankers lamp that you
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Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp A beautiful and seldom seen heavy quality fully adjustable
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Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
H 15 in W 11 in D 10 in
Bankers Lamps, America circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Bankers lamps America circa 1950 Chrome / wood veneer desk lamp with adjustable shade
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Bankers Lamps, America circa 1950
Bankers Lamps, America circa 1950
H 11 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
Art Deco Bankers Lamp, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Characteristic desk lamp, Bauhaus style, designed in 1930. The lamp has a heavy cast iron base and
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Bankers Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Bankers Lamp, 1930s
H 17.72 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in
Mid Century Brass Bankers Desk Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Brass Bankers Desk Lamp Mid 20th century bankers desk lamp in brass with the interior
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass Bankers Desk Lamp
Mid Century Brass Bankers Desk Lamp
H 13.75 in W 16.75 in D 5.25 in
Modern Brass and Lucite Bankers Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique and stylish modern banker or student lamp. Brass offset with lucite. Modern streamline twist
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20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass and Lucite Bankers Lamp
Modern Brass and Lucite Bankers Lamp
H 19.5 in W 17.5 in D 7 in
Art Deco bankers lamp, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Characteristic desk lamp, Bauhaus style, designed in 1930. The lamp has a chromium plated base and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Deco bankers lamp, 1930s, Bohemia
Art Deco bankers lamp, 1930s, Bohemia
H 15.75 in W 9.45 in D 13 in
Art Deco bankers lamp, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Characteristic desk lamp, Bauhaus style, designed in 1930. The lamp has a chromium plated base and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco bankers lamp, 1930s, Bohemia
Art Deco bankers lamp, 1930s, Bohemia
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 8.67 in
Art Deco bankers lamp, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Characteristic desk lamp, Bauhaus style, designed in 1930. The lamp has a chromium plated base and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

 Art Deco bankers lamp, 1930s, Bohemia
 Art Deco bankers lamp, 1930s, Bohemia
H 15.36 in W 11.42 in D 12.6 in
Bauhaus Chased Brass Satin Glass Two-Light Bankers Desk Lamp Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Bauhaus two-light bankers desk lamp or or table lamp, Germany, 1960s. These high quality table lamp
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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

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
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Brass Clam Shell Bankers Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique brass clam shell bankers desk lamp. This was made in England, it dates from
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Clam Shell Bankers Desk Lamp
Antique Brass Clam Shell Bankers Desk Lamp
H 19.69 in W 18.12 in D 5.91 in
Antique Edwardian Rise & Fall Bankers Desk Lamp.
Located in London, GB
Uncover the timeless charm of our Edwardian Brass & Metal Original Bankers Desk Lamp. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Art Deco Austrian Banker's Lamp by Astral
By Astral
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adjustable workshop / banker's lamp by Astral (Austria circa late 1930s - early 1940s) featuring a
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Austrian Banker's Lamp by Astral
Art Deco Austrian Banker's Lamp by Astral
H 19.25 in W 10 in D 6.75 in
Art Deco Adjustable Banker Lamp, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Characteristic desk lamp, Bauhaus style, designed in 1930 and made in Bohemia. The lamp has a
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metallic Thread, Chrome

Art Deco Adjustable Banker Lamp, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Characteristic desk lamp, Bauhaus style, designed in 1930. The lamp has a chromium plated base and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Chrome

Art Deco Adjustable Banker Lamp, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Characteristic desk lamp, Bauhaus style, designed in 1930. The lamp has a chromium plated base and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1980s George Kovacs Lacquered Burl Wood Bankers Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Houston, TX
Rare lacquered burl wood bankers lamp with brass arms and accents by George Kovacs, c.1980s
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist Banker's Lamp Early 20th Century. Big Size
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
with dimensions larger than normal in office or banker or bookstore style lamps. It is a lamp halfway
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Early 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Bankers Lamp in Brass and Green Marble
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Art Deco revival Bankers Lamp in green marble and brass. Brass has a nice patina. Marble is in
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Vintage Adjustable Banker Desk or Table Lamp by George Kovacs ca. 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Geneva, CH
High quality vintage adjustable banker desk lamp or table lamp by George Kovacs, US ca. 1970's Mint
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Superb Art Deco Articulated Bankers Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb Art Deco Articulated Bankers Brass Desk Lamp, A very good looking and decorative piece, the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Large Brass Banker's Desk Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
Large banker's desk lamp with adjustable shade, circa 1950's. This is an impressive lamp with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Banker Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White opaline glass, cast iron desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Banker's Lamp with Red Opaline, France, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb banker's lamp / Emeralite with red / orange opaline glass shade and brass structure composed
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Silver Aluminum Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Silver aluminium desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch in base
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Antique Racing Green Brass Bankers Lamp With Adjustable Green Glazed Shade
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Iconic Antique Green Brass Bankers Lamp With Brass Adjustable Shade, Heavy Brass Stand and Baize
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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Banker Lamp with Green Glass Shade, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Banker Lamp with Green Glass Shade, Vienna, Around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bankers Lamp in Black, Brass and Glass by Robert Sonneman, Halogen
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Bankers style table lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, 1980s. Functions perfectly, halogen bulb
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Antique Brass Bankers Lamp With Brass Pivotable Shade & Ebonised Desktop Switch
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1940s Classic brass bankers lamp with brass pivotable shade with an ebonized desktop switch
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

French "Fare" Desk/Banker's Lamp Chrome Adjustable Art Deco from 1930s
By Art Decor
Located in Beirut, LB
Vintage from the 1930s. Materials: chrome, marble base. Classic vintage French "Fare" desk lamp
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White opaline glass, cast iron desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Banker Desk or Library Lamp, Art Deco Style Early 20th Century, Brass
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Ar Deco library lamp Beautiful brass table  brass banker desk or library lamp, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Adjustable Bankers Desk Lamp This Is a Great Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Brass Adjustable Bankers Desk Lamp This is a great piece, the lamp is heavy, it has a
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Very Handsome Chrome and Black Bankers Lamp by Raymor Imported from Italy
By Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
What a very handsome bankers lamp, that's chrome and black metal imported from Italy by Raymor
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

"Emeralite Co". Banker's Lamp w/ Art Glass Glass Shade by "Bellova", ca. 1920
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
makers of Banker's lamps. On occasion when the company wanted a special glass shade, they had the Bellova
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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
This lamp is both handsome and very practical. It has 2 knuckles up near the top and one near the
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

An Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Lamp, on a circular base 1920's
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Lamp On A Circular Base. Manufactured In 1920's.
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Industrial Bauhaus Art Deco Period Black Metal Desk or Banker's Lamp by Erpees
By Erpees
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and stylish Erpees table lamp from 1920-1930. If you have an Art Deco or midcentury desk
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

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Bankers Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bankers table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A bankers table lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the bankers table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bankers table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bankers table lamp 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.

How Much is a Bankers Table Lamp?

Prices for a bankers table lamp start at $106 and top out at $5,000 with the average selling for $923.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Bankers Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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