Vintage American Adjustable Brass Piano Desk Banker's Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass banker's or piano table lamp features an adjustable arm and lampshade construction with a heavy round base; the brass shade can be lifted to almost vertical position or...
Brass
Vintage Green Enamel Banker Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage banker table lamp was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.
Enamel, Iron, Chrome
Sold|$495
Art Deco Marbleized Bank Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco banker's table lamp features a gunmetal linear shade with marbleized finish metal base is wired to accept two bulbs.
Metal, Steel
Scandinavian Midcentury Bankers Desk Lamp in Brass from E. S. Horn, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This midcentury danish bankers table light features two lightsources. Its made entirely out of brass and has a multi-adjustable gooseneck that allows you to direct the light in any d...
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Brass Bankers Desk Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This midcentury danish bankers table light features two lightsources. Its made entirely out of brass and has a multi-adjustable gooseneck that allows you to direct the light in any d...
Brass
Sold|$250
Bankers Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Lovely 1970s Bankers Lamp. Everything on it is original except the socket which was replaced with same model modern one. Brass finish has a few small spots, consistent with the age.
Brass, Enamel
Sold|$685
Brass Banker's Lamp
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Tall and elegant, this two-tone banker's lamp features organic curves and a 45 degree articulation. It is lightweight, yet bold in appearance.
Sold|$1,068
Bankers Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Bankers brass desk lamp, the shaped brass base, and pivoted sweeping arm supporting adjustable lampshade. The lamp has been rewired. Dimensions Height 16.5 inches Width 8.5 inches...
Brass
Sold|$795
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...
Brass, Iron
Sold|$895
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...
Brass
Sold|$395
Antique Emeralite Bankers Light
By Emeralite
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Authentic and Classic Emeralite Banker’s Lamp with the original Green glass. Brass clad iron base, marked inside with brass post and Emeralite hinged shade. Marked underneath. Dime...
Metal, Other
Art Deco Table Lamp 'Banker Lamp' Vienna, around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco table lamp ( Banker lamp ) Vienna, around 1920s Brass polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
Sold|$375
Brass Banker's Desk Lamp
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful simple functioning desk lamp in old brass finish over metal.
Metal
Sold|$690
Art Deco Bankers Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction with bakelite shade fitted with one E27 socket, made in Germany in the 1930s.
Steel
Sold|$640
1920s Brass Base Bankers Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s brass base bankers lamp. Needs rewiring.
Sold|$734
Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Sold|$734
Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Deep from 25cm up to 42cm
Brass
Sold|$600
Bankers Lamps, America circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Bankers lamps America circa 1950 Chrome / wood veneer desk lamp with adjustable shade. Measures: 16"w x 6.5”d x 11”h. *Please note the price is per unit, and the lights a...
Chrome
Sold|$675
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
Sold|$675
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 lamp has an original emerald green blown glass shade. The name is from the verdelite ...
Swiveling Art Deco Table Lamp 'Banker Lamp' Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling Art Deco table lamp 'Banker Lamp' Vienna, around 1920s Polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
Sold|$1,369
Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp A beautiful and seldom seen heavy quality fully adjustable vintage desk lamp, the Base is has a bronze finish and shows a young man studying at his ...
Glass
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hungarian black enamel desk light 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pul switch Also available with US/UK plug Weight: 2.10 kg / 4.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ha...
Enamel, Iron
Sold|$1,250
Emeralite Green Shade Bankers Lamp
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
This desk lamp is made by the most noted and prolific maker of these "Banker's Lamps", Emeralite. This example is very rare and has the added dimension of being a double knuckle, whi...
Brass
Sold|$988
Art Nouveau Desk Banker's Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with an adjustable glass shade, fitted with one E27 porcelain socket up to 100Watts (or LED). Original condition, never restored, glass shade was missing and this...
Brass
Sold|$675
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. Watch any movie pre-1950's and I bet you'll see one of these on the executive's desk. These are practi...
Brass
Sold|$950
Banker's Desk Lamp by Verdelite
By Verdelite
Located in Petaluma, CA
These lamps are one our quickest selling items. They are beautiful, priced reasonably, and the reproductions are garbage. The most known company who made these lamps was Emeralite, b...
Bronze
Sold|$2,200
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 of the adjustable shade being in white enamel, unsigned original wiring
Brass
Sold|$3,317
Historistic Banker Desk Lamp, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic banker desk lamp polished and stove enameled. Shade original construction, fabric new.
Brass
Sold|$805
Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco banker lamp vienna 1920s Brass polished and stove enamelled Green glass shade.
Brass
Sold|$3,600
Patinated Brass Pivoting Banker's Desk Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Industrial patinated brass banker's desk lamp with a pivoting, height-adjustable arm. Made in the USA, circa 1920s.
Brass, Iron
Sold|$575
Ornate Cut Glass Bankers Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This banker's desk lamp or piano lamp has an original floral design glass shade that is cut to clear on a frosted background. The decorative metal work is finished in black.
Art Glass
Sold|$1,061
Art Deco Copper Bankers Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
An excellent original Art Deco period bankers lamp, this was made in England and it dates from the 1920-30’s. The metal has acquired an absolutely gorgeous patina, it looks like c...
Copper
Double Shaded Banker's Lamp Signed, "Emeralite"
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
This exceptionally rare model was produced by the most famous maker of these desk lamps known as "Banker's Lamps". There is a model that has two shades, but on just a single arm, not...
Brass
Brass and Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass and Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp A beautiful quality fully adjustable early Banker or Barrister’s brass desk lamp, with a green glass lampshade which has a white reflective ...
Brass
Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco banker lamp Vienna, around 1920s Polished and stove enameled.
Brass
Art Deco Banker Lamp, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco banker lamp vienna around 1920s. Brass polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco banker lamp vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled.
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 or table lamp by George Kovacs, US ca. 1970's Mint condition.
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s The shade is replaced ( new ) Brass is polished and stove enameled
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 condition.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Antique Pittsburg Reverse Painted Bankers Desk Lamp Adjustable
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique Pittsburg reverse painted bankers desk lamp circa 1920's. Beautiful landscape on glass shade with a gilt decorative base.
Glass
Art Deco Bakelite Desk or Banker's Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Art Deco Bakelite Desk or Banker's Lamp Beautiful Bakelite Lamp with Pen Holders and adjustable swivel shade. Free shipping within Canada and the United States.
Bakelite
Sold|$2,250
Brass and Leather Bankers Lamp by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bankers lamp by Chapman, USA, circa 1960. Antiqued solid brass with leather wrapped shade and stem. Dimensions: 14 inches L 13 inches D 20 inches H.
Brass
German Bauhaus Adjustable Bankers Lamp attributed Midgard
By Midgard
Located in New York, NY
Midgard German Brass adjustable desk lamp traditionally called a Bankers Lamp. Solid brass adjustable Bauhaus desk bankers lamp with wedge angled rotating brass shade and adjustable...
Brass
Vintage Yellow Glass and Brass Bankers Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
The Banker Lamp is a timeless classic of brass plating with a yellow opaline glass. An iconic design seen throughout the ages in movies, law offices, libraries and so on with a clean...
Brass
Sold|$5,000
Bronze Bankers Lamp by I.P. Frink
By I.P. Frink
Located in New York, NY
Bronze bankers lamp by I.P. Frink. USA, circa 1920. Bronze
On/off switch on base. Fully rewired.
Dimensions:
20 inches tall
24 inch wide shadeCategoryEarly 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Antique Green Shade Banker's Lamp, Signed Amronlite
By Amronlite
Located in Petaluma, CA
These period banker's lamps are one of our most popular items. They are useful and beautiful, and besides, the reproductions are pure garbage. This example is signed Amronlite, one...
Metal
Sold|$1,232
Brass and Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass and Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp A beautiful vintage barrister’s brass desk lamp, with its original green glass lampshade which has a white reflective underside The lamp sha...
Brass
Monumental Karl Springer ‘Banker’ Coffee Table in Polished Gunmetal and Glass
By Karl Springer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
*Please note this is a high polished metal. 99% of what is seen is a reflection of the floor/ surrounding” A large scale ‘Banker’ coffee table by Karl Springer. Executed in a high po...
Metal
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
Antique Green Shade Banker's Lamp, Signed Verdelite
By Verdelite
Located in Petaluma, CA
We like to buy and sell these banker's lamps. Considering what the reproductions look like, one can understand why we sell so many of these. Verdelite made some of the nicer examples...
Metal
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
Sold|$1,195
Antique Green Shaded Banker's Lamp, ca 1920
Located in Petaluma, CA
This neat banker's lamp is not your standard fare. Note the work on the shade with the indentations on the front of the shade in 2 places. The base is also not you standard as it is...
Metal
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.
Brass
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.
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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.
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