Double Shade Brass Banker's Lamp, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lamp would be nice enough with just one arm, but with 2 arms that really makes it special. It is most impressive sitting there, polished brass with 2 handsome shades having a d...
Brass, Iron
Antique Art Deco Copper and Enamel Double Bankers Desk Lamp, c.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed double headed bankers lamp. c.1930 High quality copper construction, twin-headed desk lamp with dark green vitreous enamelled shades.
Brass, Enamel
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 bottom where you can easily adjust the height and width of the lamp. The brass base...
Brass
Sold
H 20.5 in W 17.75 in D 7 in
Antique Pair Rembrandt School Brass Double Bankers Lamps with Art Glass Shades
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of bankers lamps in the manner of Rembrandt offer gilt cast brass bases with scroll form double arms having central ship finials and terminating in art glass shades...
Brass
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
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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.
Brass
Double Brass Banker Desk or Library Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful brass table double brass banker desk or library lamp, early /mid 20th century, (Between 40s and 50s) Lamps for office, reading or for bedside tables This is very elegan...
Brass
Beautiful Antique Cast Brass Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous cast brass bouillotte style table lamp having ornate serpents that hold up four candle arms with original black tole shade.
Brass
$3,304
H 17.72 in Dm 14.57 in
Table Lamp with Swing Arm in Patinated Brass with Amber Shade, LYFA, 1930/40s
By Lyfa
Located in Lejre, DK
LYFA table lamp from the 1930/40s in patinated brass with swing arm and original amber-colored shade in pigskin. Classic Danish lighting. — Origin: Denmark — Producer: LYFA — Period...
Brass
$1,950
H 2 in W 7 in D 8 in
"Emeralite Co". Banker's Lamp w/ Art Glass Glass Shade by "Bellova", ca. 1920
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very high quality desk lamp was produced by the Emeralite Co. The most respected and famous makers of Banker's lamps. On occasion when the company wanted a special glass shade...
Brass, Iron
$885
H 15 in W 4.75 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Bronze Patinated Table Lamp with Emeralite Shade, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco Bronze Patinated Lamp with Emeralite Glass Shade, circa 1920, having a flattened spheroid "mushroom" green glass shade, held on three wire arms above a bronze patinated tape...
Metal
$4,429
H 18.12 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Swing Desk Lamp in Patinated Brass by LYFA, Denmark, 1930s
By Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and beautifully preserved swing-arm desk lamp by LYFA, Denmark, dating from the late 1930s to early 1940s. This sculptural and highly functional design features LYFA’s signatu...
Brass
French Art Deco Brass Table Desk Light Banker Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Art deco Brass desk light / banker lamp Marble opaline glass 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch Available with UK / US plug Priced per individual item. All lamps...
Brass, Iron
$3,780
H 23 in W 9.75 in D 17 in
Continental Art Nouveau Style Brass Desk Lamp w/ Pivoting Glass Shade, Mid-20thC
Located in Atlanta, GA
The arched standard accented by a scrolling support and raised on a circular brass base. The shade pivots to direct light as desired. Nicely patinated throughout.
Brass
Brass and Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1960
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
Mid-Century Italian Brass and Metal Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking mid-century table lamp from Italy, dating to the 1960s, features a beautifully balanced combination of brass and lacquered metal. The design is both functional and scul...
Metal, Brass
$779Sale Price|65% Off
H 13.78 in Dm 7.49 in
Victorian Design Student Desk Lamp with Racing Green Glass Shade & Switch
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Design Student Desk Lamp with Racing Green Glass Shade & Switch Shade is pivotable to offer different directional light.
Brass
$2,300
H 24.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.25 in
Empire Style Bouillote Lamp, Bronze & Gold Leaf, French Antique, 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Lamp, French, “Bouillote”, made of finely cast bronze. The piece mimics a traditional oil lamp and is topped with a gold leaf painted adjustable lamp shade. It has been newly wired t...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Bradley & Hubbard Antique Arts & Crafts Brass Student Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts and Crafts or Victorian brass student lamp or desk lamp with white glass shade By Bradley & Hubbard USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 18.5"W x 12"D x 21"H....
Brass
Rare 1920s Art Deco Bakelite Table Lamp with Enameled Metal Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Bakelite Art Deco table lamp with decorative marble design bakelite dome shade. Adjustable shade for directional light on brown enameled metal base with standard size medium bas...
Metal
Victorian Bronze Student Lamp, Adjustable Double Arm, Circa 1880s
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style (1st half 20th Century) bronze adjustable double arm student lamp with oil font supporting green glass shades Not electrified, kerosene or ornamental use only.
Bronze
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 13 in D 13 in
French Brass Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Metal Shade, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French brass Bouillotte lamp with a tole metal shade, circa 1940, captures the timeless sophistication of traditional French lighting design. Inspired by 18th-century Bo...
Brass
1920s Brass Office Desk Lamps With Emerald Glass Shade
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Brass office desk lamp with Emerald Glass Shade Articulates Switch at top Small chip on inset of glass to socket, not visible when attached Needs Rewiring
Brass
$40,746
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...
Bronze
Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamp w/ Original Hand Blown Iridescent Glass Shade
By Loetz Glass
Located in Petaluma, CA
A fine example of Art Nouveau lighting. The bronze base is richly patinated and beautifully cast with an art nouveau design. The shade is a deep green when lit and purple and green w...
Bronze
Bank Office Table Lamp in Antique Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Table lamp bank office with structure in antique brass finish. Two bulbs, lamp holder type E14, max 40 watt. Bulbs not included.
Brass
Art Deco banker lamp with green glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco banker lamp with green glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in Dm 24 in
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915
By Tiffany Studios, Unique Art Glass Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company (New York, active 1889-1917), circa 1915. This truly magnificent leaded glass table lamp which was produced during the time period after Louis Comfo...
Bronze
$7,200
H 4.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze Table Lamp with Contemporary Lundberg Favrile Glass Shade
By Tiffany Studios, Lundberg Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Tiffany Studios patinated bronze table lamp base marked "Tiffany Studios 606". Paired with a contemporary green favrile oil spot shade signed Lundberg Studios 2015. Its radiant p...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
The "Newell Post" lamp by Tiffany Studios New York, features three gold Favrile glass shades with purple iridescence, suspended from a gilt bronze “Wilson” base with a twisted stem. ...
Bronze
$9,600
H 17 in W 9.3 in D 8 in
20th Century Tiffany Studios Desk Lamp , Gilt Brass Bell-Shaped Shade, Model 424
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A rare and finely executed early 20th century desk lamp produced by Tiffany Studios in the United States, circa 1910. This lamp represents a significant example of Tiffany Studios’ m...
Brass, Bronze
$1,864
H 23.63 in W 7.49 in D 7.29 in
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. It is a classic design chrome light with marble base. From the Art Deco period. An...
Marble, Chrome
19th Century Brass Library Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th-Century English library table lamp. The round base supporting a stem with baluster shaped elements. The two arms are adjustable and fitted with caramel colored turned alaba...
Alabaster, Brass
A Beautiful Antik Danish Library Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
A beautiful antique Danish library table lamp in brass and with opaline shades. The brass has a lovely patina to it something that only time can create. Two opaline glass shades mou...
Brass
Victorian Bronze Double Arm Student Lamp by Edward F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian monumental bronze double arm student lamp with 6 sided amber glass filigree shades
Bronze
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.