At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal metal bankers lamp for your home. Frequently made of
metal,
glass and
chrome, every metal bankers lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer metal bankers lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A metal bankers lamp, designed in the
Art Deco,
Art Nouveau or
Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made metal bankers 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.
A metal bankers lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $798, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $3,295.
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.