$1,050
H 15 in W 13 in D 7 in
Brass Desk/Banker's Lamp w/ Double Adjustment and Art Glass Shade, ca. 1910
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
years. Emeralite made many lamps like this and on occasion they incorporated an unusual shade as opposed
Brass
Unavailable
H 17 in W 8.75 in D 6.25 in
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
Brass
Emaralite Bankers Lamp
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
This signed Emeralite desk lamp is several cuts above the standard model. First off the shade is
Metal
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
Metal
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
Brass, Iron
Emeralite NY Desk Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Emeralite NY desk lamp, circa 1910 - Copper shade - Adjustable brass arm - Original bulb
Copper
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.
Metal
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
Brass
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
Brass, Iron
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
Brass
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
Metal
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
Art Glass
Sold
H 13 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Antique Banker's Desk Lamp by Emeralite, Original Green Shade, ca. 1917
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
famous maker of these lamps, Emeralite. The shade is the original with no damage. These shades were made
Brass, Iron
American Art Nouveau Emeralite Table Lamp
By Emeralite
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Emeralite table lamp or desk lamp is made of unpolished brass. Truly fabulous antique
Brass
Sold
H 17 in W 10 in D 10 in
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
Brass
Sold
H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 17.5 in
Green Shade Banker's Lamp for a Roll Top Desk Etc by Emeralite, Art Nouveau
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
Emeralite Lamp Co. who were the premier makers of these green shaded desk lamps. This is a notch above what
Bronze, Iron
Handel Bronze Desk Lamp Emeralite Shade
By Handel Co.
Located in Westport, CT
Handel all original Emeralite Shade bronze Circa 1910
Double Emerlite Partners Desk Lamp
By Emeralite
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rare double Emerlite partners desk lamp with original shades and unpolished brass.
Brass
Emeralite NY Desk Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Emeralite NY desk lamp, circa 1910 - Copper shade - Adjustable brass arm - Original bulb
Copper
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
Metal
Classic Emeralite Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A classic piece of Americana, this beautiful Emeralite desk lamp was originally made in 1916. This
Brass
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.
Brass
Emeralite Student Desk Lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Emeralite Lamp Co. which folded at the onset of the Great Depression. Most notable for the student and
Glass
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
Brass
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
Brass
Sold
H 16.5 in W 8.5 in D 14.5 in
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
Brass
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
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
$1,890
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
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