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
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps
Iron
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
Iron
$3,300
H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Swiss Banker Decor! Goat Horn MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company, Franz Hagenauer
Located in Peoria, AZ
designs as "Rembrandt Lamps- Masterpieces" and custom cast metal pieces made these designs so exclusive
Metal, Enamel
$550
H 16 in W 19.5 in D 7 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Art Deco Metal Bronze Finish Bankers Table Desk Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Art Deco Metal Bronze Finish Bankers Table Desk Lamp. Circa Mid 20th
Metal
Art Deco Desk Banker's Lamp With Opaline
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Antique nickel-plated bronze table lamp with a blown glass shade. The famous "Banker's Lamp," made
Metal
Artemide Pausania Bankers Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Toronto, CA
A banker’s lamp reimagined through a postmodern lens. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide in
Metal
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
Metal, Brass, Steel
$1,089
H 17 in W 12 in D 14.5 in
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
Metal, Chrome, Iron
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
Metal
Silver Art Deco Banker Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Silver metal Art Deco desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch in
Iron, Nickel
Silver Art Deco Banker Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Silver metal desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch in base Base
Iron, Nickel
1930's Art Deco Banker Table Lamp , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco table lamp. Made in Czechoslovakia,in the 1930's Made of metal and brass. Repolished
Metal
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
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
Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Green Banker's Lamp, Hand-Painted Steel, 1960s
Located in London, GB
This is a great midcentury banker's lamp, made in France using steel. The light retains the
Metal
$595
H 16.5 in W 15.25 in D 16.5 in
Art Specialty Co Flexo Banker Desk Lamp Flying Saucer Shade Fluorescent Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A substantial "flying saucer" desk lamp by Art Specialty Co., Flexo from the 19450s. Unmarked, the
Metal
$495
H 16.5 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Metal Student Desk Lamp w/ Green Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Metal Student/Bankers Desk Lamp w/ Vintage Green Paper Shade
Metal
Vintage Banker's Desk Lamp, Enameled Metal and Brass, 1940s
Located in Hudson, NY
The first patent for a banker's lamp was filed on 11 May 1909 by Harrison D. McFaddin and were
Brass, Metal
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Early 20th Century American Metal Bankers Desk Lamps, 1920
Located in London, GB
A good quality pair of early 20th century bankers lamps. Each with metal shades, square stems and
Metal
Mid Century Stainless Steel Banker's lamp
Located in Budapest, HU
the style of Marlene, better known as the "banker lamp", designed by Walter Monici.
Metal
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
Metal, Iron
Small Blue Enameled and Chrome Bankers Lamp
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A beautiful blue enameled bankers lamp, the base is enameled on cast iron whilst the shade is on
Metal, Chrome, Iron
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
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 15.25 in W 17.5 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Postmodern Bankers Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, 1980s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Postmodern desk or bankers lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs from the 1980s. This
Metal
Unavailable
H 24 in W 14.63 in D 9.63 in
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
Metal, Chrome
A bankers metal helmut top lamp.
Located in NYC, NY
A bankers metal helmut top lamp with painted shade and brass base.
Metal
Emaralite Bankers Lamp
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
head of a bird perched atop the arm at the back. This is a bankers lamp supreme, and we have sold
Metal
Emeralite Banker's Style Desk Lamp
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
to have a special bankers lamp,here is the one.The metal base is very unusual and extremely
Metal
Swedish Art Deco Banker's Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lamp with incredible style and versatility in the Swedish "Funkis" (or functionalist) tradition
Chrome, Metal
Sold
H 14.5 in W 21 in D 9 in
1940s Art Deco Banker Desk Lamp Patinated Metal Globe Specialty Co. Chicago
By Globe Lighting
Located in Chula Vista, CA
banker lamp with original glass diffuser. Label has worn off. Globe Specialty Co. Chicago. Push
Metal
Italian Banker Table/Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in Brussel, BE
Hollywood Regency banker library style articulated desk or table lamp made of golden metal and
Marble, Metal
Sold
H 18.12 in W 10.24 in D 8.67 in
Vintage Industrial Antique Belgian Astax Metal Bankers Desk Table Lamp. c.1950
Located in London, GB
A simply formed green painted desk lamp made in Belgium by Astax. c.1950 Manufactured from steel
Metal
Vintage Black Bankers Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage table lamp was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a black
Metal, Iron
Enamel and Chromium Streamline Bankers Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
accents. The lamp also possesses chromium and enamel adjustable bankers.
Metal
Black Bakelite Iron Banker's Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black Bakelite metal desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch
Iron
1930s Art Deco Brass Banker Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired - Repolished
Brass, Metal
Art Deco Adjustable Brass Bankers Table Lamp, 1920's
Located in Praha, CZ
Art deco tall brass table lamp with an original metal shade and original ceramic one-way rotary
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Bankers Lamp with Pair of Scottie Dogs Signed FrankArt
Located in Van Nuys, CA
vivid Green glass bankers light.Great detail of the brow of the Scottie to the stem of the lamp with a
Metal
Sold
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 6.5 in
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Post Modern Bankers Desk Lamp
By Memphis Group, Robert Sonneman, Memphis Milano, George Kovacs
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare bankers lamp form, Post Modern - Memphis Milano style, desk lamp designed by Robert Sonneman
Metal
Sold
H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 11.03 in
1930s Art Deco Brass Banker Table Lamp with Glass Shade, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired - Repolished
Metal
Original BTC Bankers Desk Light, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
A modern take on the 20th century classic, this contemporary pair of Banker's lamps are a truly
Metal
Sold
H 26.5 in Dm 10 in
Vintage French Tole Painted Milk Glass Oil Style Parlor Library Table Lamp 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage metal oil / hurricane / bankers style parlor lamp featuring Art Deco styling with mustard
Metal
Notable Art Deco Wall Lamps, Banker, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Articulated lampshades - Fully functional
Metal
Brass Banker's Desk Lamp
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful simple functioning desk lamp in old brass finish over metal.
Metal
Sold
H 15 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
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
Metal
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
Metal
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
Metal
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
Metal
Sold
H 17.5 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Signed Emeralite Lamp Banker's Lamp with Oversized Bellova Etched Shade
By Emeralite, Bellova
Located in Petaluma, CA
We have been selling these banker's lamp for over 40 years, and we can tell you that we have a very
Metal, Brass
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
Other, Metal
Green Shade Banker's Desk Lamp signed ''Verdelite", circa 1917
By Verdelite
Located in Petaluma, CA
of these banker's lamps. What separates this from the general look is the unusual and wonderful art
Metal
Sold
H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
Exceptional Bauhaus Bankers Table Lamp with Original Green Glass, 1930s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Bauhaus / Modernist bankers table lamp or desk light. Adjustable arm and shade
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Banker's Desk Lamp style with red mushroom glass dome, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A bright red Banker's metal and glass table lamp from 1930s, Sweden. It has a classic shape with a
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 6.5 in
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Memphis Style Desk Table Bankers Lamp C. 1990
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Rare bankers lamp form, Post Modern, Memphis School, desk lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for
Metal
Unusual Antique Banker's Lamp w/ Green Shade, by Eagle Co. ca. 1920's
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very special banker's lamp is a rare and beautiful choice. The dedicated art deco designed
Metal
Notable Art Deco Wall Lamps, Banker, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Articulated lampshades - Fully functional
Metal
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
Greenalite Banker's Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
The essential American table lamp. This classic lamp was made at the turn of the last century, and
Metal
Sold
H 15 in W 17.5 in D 4.75 in
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Postmodern Bankers Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, post modern style bankers desk lamp by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs. This post Memphis era
Metal
Sold
H 15.16 in W 17.33 in D 4.73 in
"Bankers" Desk Lamp by in the style of Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
By De Coene Frères
Located in Brussels , BE
Born from the idea of Ettore Sottsass and his Memphis Group in the early eighties, the design gained a new concept and expression through new shapes, patterns and innovative use of m...
Metal
A dark brass-finished desk lamp
Located in New York, NY
ATL1768 A brass and cast metal banker's desk lamp in its original age darkened patina.
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
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Bankers Lamp by Emeralite
By Emeralite
Located in Fulton, CA
Period bankers / students / library table lamp by Emeralite Lamp Company. Circa. 1920. Beautiful
Metal
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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.
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.
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