What is a banker’s lamp used for?

A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.

Why do banker’s lamps have green shades?

Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What era is 1920s jewelry?

What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.

What colors were fashionable in the 1920s?

In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.

What was the clothing style in the 1920s?

The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.

What did engagement rings look like in the 1920s?

In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.

1920s Banker Lamp

East And Central Africa Medal

Owl Planter

Category

Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's

H 15 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in

Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s

H 16.54 in W 10.24 in D 11.03 in

Sublime Original 1920's Bronze Brass & Copper Articulated Bankers Table Lamp

Located in GB

bankers lamp circa 1920 with single point articulation A very good looking and decorative piece, the

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sublime Original 1920's Bronze Brass & Copper Articulated Bankers Table Lamp

H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in

An Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Lamp, on a circular base 1920's

Located in High Wycombe, GB

An Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Lamp On A Circular Base. Manufactured In 1920's.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

An Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Lamp, on a circular base 1920's

H 14.18 in Dm 5.71 in

Art Deco Banker Lamp with Green Glass Shade, Vienna, Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Banker Lamp with Green Glass Shade, Vienna, Around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Banker Lamp with Green Glass Shade, Vienna, Around 1920s

H 15.36 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in

Swiveling and adjustable art deco banker table lamp vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Swiveling and adjustable art deco banker table lamp vienna around 1920s The hight is adjustable

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swiveling and adjustable art deco banker table lamp vienna around 1920s

H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.24 in

Art Deco swiveling banker table lamp with green glass vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco swiveling banker table lamp with green glass vienna around 1920s Polished and stove

Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco swiveling banker table lamp with green glass vienna around 1920s

H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 10.63 in

Antique Brass Clam Shell Bankers Desk Lamp

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique brass clam shell bankers desk lamp. This was made in England, it dates from

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Clam Shell Bankers Desk Lamp

H 19.69 in W 18.12 in D 5.91 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

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Industrial Bauhaus Art Deco Period Black Metal Desk or Banker's Lamp by Erpees

H 17 in W 12 in D 14.5 in

Andre Delatte Pair of French Art Deco Lamps, Late 1920s

By Andre Delatte

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Pair of French Art Deco table lamp from a pair by Andre Delatte (Jarville, near Nancy), France

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Andre Delatte Pair of French Art Deco Lamps, Late 1920s

H 15.28 in Dm 5.91 in

Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920

Located in London, GB

Discovered on our travels in Italy and still yet to be seen again, this sleek 1920’s Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920

H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 3.43 in

Andre DELATTE French Art Deco Ivy Table / Desk / Piano Lamp, Late 1920s

By Andre Delatte

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large French Art Deco table lamp by Andre DELATTE (Jarville, Nancy), France, late 1920s. Large

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Andre DELATTE French Art Deco Ivy Table / Desk / Piano Lamp, Late 1920s

H 12.6 in W 17.72 in D 4.53 in

Antique American Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen Desk Lamp Deluxe

By Amronlite

Located in Forney, TX

A fine antique American Art Deco Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen banker's style desk lamp deluxe

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique American Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen Desk Lamp Deluxe

H 17.5 in W 10 in D 8 in

People Also Browsed

Bauhaus Style Contemporary Table lamp in Walnut and Brass by Vivian Carbonell

By Vivian Carbonell

Located in Miami, FL

The 'Gemini' table lamp was inspired by simplicity of form, color scheme and respect of materials found in Bauhaus movement. It is shown above in a solid natural walnut, matte blue a...

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Bauhaus Style Contemporary Table lamp in Walnut and Brass by Vivian Carbonell

H 23.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition

By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...

Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition

H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Textile, Wood

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade

H 61 in Dm 23 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

Salvador Dalí Cajones Sculpture Linen Shade Lamp

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Barcelona, ES

A standing lamp taken from Dalí’s drawings for Jean Michel Frank. With this, Dalí introduced the little drawers at the base of the lamp, an idea he already used on other occasions fo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Salvador Dalí Cajones Sculpture Linen Shade Lamp

H 34.26 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Impressive pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass shade, Lumina. H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall. Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928. Original pos...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier

H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in

Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano

H 7.09 in Dm 32.29 in

French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D Seat height 18...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century

H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel

By Societé anonyme francaise

Located in Perpignan, FR

Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel

H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in

Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano Clear-Gold-Green Glass by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Rich rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, clear- gold-green Murano glass, double level of flowers by Multiforme This chandelier evokes the splendour of the past centuries. It is an evergree...

Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano Clear-Gold-Green Glass by Multiforme

H 31.5 in Dm 29.53 in

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating

By Louie George Michael

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...

Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Maple

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating

H 83 in W 28 in D 40 in

Butterfly Cameo Lamp By Émile Gallé

By Emile Gallé

Located in New Orleans, LA

Impressive in both size and artistry, this magnificent lamp is the work of the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé, one of the most highly regarded names in French glassmaking. The ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Butterfly Cameo Lamp By Émile Gallé

H 22 in W 11 in D 11 in

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...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Emeralite Green Shade Banker's Lamp, ca. 1917

H 14 in Dm 8 in

Koranda table lamp, austria 1930

By Koranda Austria

Located in Schwerin, MV

Well-preserved banker's lamp/table lamp from the 1930s in the Bauhaus style. Manufacturer probably Koranda - Austria. The base is made of Bakelite. The arm is chrome-plated and has a...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Koranda table lamp, austria 1930

H 15.75 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in

Stunning Antique circa 1930's Art Deco Bankers Table Lamp Stitched Leather Rope

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage brass with bronzed finish Art Deco bankers lamp circa 1930 with hand stitched leather base and rope woven body A very good...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stunning Antique circa 1930's Art Deco Bankers Table Lamp Stitched Leather Rope

H 29.34 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Recent Sales

1920s Solid Brass Adjustable Bankers Desk Lamp Raised on a Terraced Base

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A good early 20th century solid brass adjustable bankers desk lamp, raised on a terraced square

Category

Vintage 1920s English British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1920s Solid Brass Adjustable Bankers Desk Lamp Raised on a Terraced Base

H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 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

Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Early 20th Century American Metal Bankers Desk Lamps, 1920

H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in

1920s Bronze Bankers Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s bronze bankers lamp.

Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1920s Bronze Bankers Lamp

H 26.5 in Dm 15.5 in

Bankers Desk Lamp by Gebruder Jacob, circa 1920s

By Gebruder Jacob

Located in Gloucester, GB

Bankers desk lamp by Gebruder Jacob, circa 1920s - Cast iron base - Vitreous green enamel shade

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Bankers Desk Lamp by Gebruder Jacob, circa 1920s

H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 8.27 in

Ornate Hungarian Bankers Desk Lamp, circa 1920s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Ornate Hungarian bankers desk lamp, circa 1920s. - Cast Iron base - Vitreous green enamel shade

Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Ornate Hungarian Bankers Desk Lamp, circa 1920s

H 18.12 in W 9.45 in L 18.12 in

Antique Silver Plated Bankers Lamp Desk Lamp 1920s

Located in London, GB

This is a truly superb antique silver plated bankers lamp, circa 1920 in date. It is silver

Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Bankers Lamp Desk Lamp 1920s

H 18.12 in W 10.24 in D 9.45 in

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Emaralite Bankers Lamp

H 16 in W 10 in D 15 in

Antique Pair of Silver Plate Bankers Lamps Desk Lamps 1920s

Located in London, GB

This is a truly superb pair of antique silver plated on brass bankers lamps, circa 1920 in date

Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Pair of Silver Plate Bankers Lamps Desk Lamps 1920s

H 18.12 in W 10.24 in D 9.45 in

Vintage Industrial Antique Brass GEC Bankers Desk Table Lamp, circa 1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An incredibly beautiful brass bankers desk lamp made in England by GEC, circa 1920 Made

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Antique Brass GEC Bankers Desk Table Lamp, circa 1920

H 18.12 in W 8.27 in D 9.85 in

Antique Art Deco Artuculated Brass Bankers Lamp Desk Lamp Circa 1920

Located in London, GB

This is a truly superb antique Art Deco articulated brass bankers lamp, circa 1920 in date. It has

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco Artuculated Brass Bankers Lamp Desk Lamp Circa 1920

H 16.15 in W 12.21 in D 9.06 in

Andre Delatte French Art Deco Eagle Table Desk Lamp, Late 1920s

By Andre Delatte

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco desk table lamp by Andre Delatte, Jarville (Nancy), late 1920s. The shade is made

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Andre Delatte French Art Deco Eagle Table Desk Lamp, Late 1920s

H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 8.67 in

André Delatte French Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp, Late 1920s

By Andre Delatte

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

these beautiful pieces. French Art Deco desk or table lamp by Andre Delatte, Jarville near Nancy, France

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

André Delatte French Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp, Late 1920s

H 13.39 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in

DAUM Nancy - French Art Deco table lamp by Andre Delatte

By Daum, Andre Delatte

Located in Tilburg, NL

French Art Deco table lamps by Andre Delatte (Jarville, near Nancy), France, late 1920s. Glass and

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

DAUM Nancy - French Art Deco table lamp by Andre Delatte

Free Shipping

H 11.02 in Dm 4.72 in

1920s Brass Base Bankers Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s brass base bankers lamp. Needs rewiring.

Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

1920s Brass Base Bankers Lamp

H 20 in W 16 in D 8 in

Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Deep from 25cm up to 42cm

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Banker lamp around 1920s

H 16.93 in W 10.63 in D 9.85 in

Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna, 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art deco banker lamp vienna 1920s Brass polished and stove enamelled Green glass shade.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna, 1920s

H 16.54 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in

Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco banker lamp Vienna, around 1920s Polished and stove enameled.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna Around 1920s

H 17.33 in W 10.24 in D 9.45 in

Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enamelled.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna Around 1920s

H 16.15 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Art Deco Banker Lamp, Vienna, Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco banker lamp vienna around 1920s. Brass polished and stove enamelled.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Banker Lamp, Vienna, Around 1920s

H 14.57 in W 8.27 in D 9.85 in

Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco banker lamp vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna Around 1920s

H 16.93 in W 10.63 in D 9.85 in

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Banker lamp vienna around 1920s

H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 9.45 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp 'Banker Lamp' Vienna, around 1920s

H 17.33 in W 10.63 in D 9.45 in

Art Deco Banker Table Lamp Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Banker table lamp vienna around 1920s. It shows a bird on the base. Polished brass and

Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Banker Table Lamp Vienna Around 1920s

H 18.12 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swiveling Art Deco Table Lamp 'Banker Lamp' Vienna, Around 1920s

H 16.54 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unusual Antique Banker's Lamp w/ Green Shade, by Eagle Co. ca. 1920's

H 14.5 in W 8.5 in D 9 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Patinated Brass Pivoting Banker's Desk Lamp

H 15 in W 12 in D 12 in

Art Deco "Banker" Table Lamp with Green Glass Sahde, Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco "Banker" table lamp with green glass sahde around 1920s. Polished and stove enameled.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco "Banker" Table Lamp with Green Glass Sahde, Around 1920s

H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 9.45 in

Adjustable Art Deco "Banker" Table Lamp with Green Glass Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Adjustable Art Deco " Banker" table lamp with green glass around 1920s Adjustable from 40cm - up

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Art Deco "Banker" Table Lamp with Green Glass Around 1920s

H 15.75 in W 11.03 in D 11.82 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Ornate Cut Glass Bankers Desk Lamp

H 15 in W 10.5 in D 9 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Copper Bankers Desk Lamp

H 14 in W 11 in D 12 in

Art Deco Banker Table Lamp with Green Glass Shade Vienna Around, 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco banker table lamp with green glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Banker Table Lamp with Green Glass Shade Vienna Around, 1920s

H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 10.24 in

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. On/off switch on base. Fully

Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bankers Lamp by I.P. Frink

H 20 in W 24 in

Andre Delatte French Art Deco Table Lamp, Late 1920s

By Andre Delatte

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco table lamp by Andre Delatte (Jarville, Nancy), France, Late 1920s. Blown double

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Andre Delatte French Art Deco Table Lamp, Late 1920s

H 12.6 in W 9.65 in D 5.52 in

André Delatte French Art Deco Table Lamp, Late 1920s

By Andre Delatte

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Take advantage of our nice summer prices. French Art Deco desk-table lamp by Andre Delatte

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

André Delatte French Art Deco Table Lamp, Late 1920s

H 15.16 in Dm 5.91 in

Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco banker lamp Vienna around 1920s Brass Polished ands tpove enamelled.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Banker Lamp Vienna Around 1920s

H 16.93 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Pedestal, 1900s

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in New York, NY

custom metalwork studio throughout the 1920s despite Oscar Bach's continued denouncing of Segar's poor

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wrought Iron

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Pedestal, 1900s

H 41.5 in Dm 13 in

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Bronze & Enamel-Painted Metal Wall Mirror, 1900s

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in New York, NY

. Segar would continue to run a successful custom metalwork studio throughout the 1920s despite Oscar

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Bronze & Enamel-Painted Metal Wall Mirror, 1900s

H 37 in W 20.5 in D 1 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Adjustable Brass Bankers Table Lamp, 1920's

H 22.05 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Bankers Lamp by Emeralite

H 14 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in

Lighting Under $1,000

Antique and Vintage Lighting

Art Deco Lighting

20th Century Lighting

Metal Lighting

Lighting on Sale

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "1920s Banker Lamp", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

1920s Banker Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1920s banker lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every 1920s banker lamp was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1920s banker lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1920s banker lamp made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. A well-made 1920s banker lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Emeralite, Gebruder Jacob and Verdelite are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1920s Banker Lamp?

Prices for a 1920s banker lamp start at $410 and top out at $1,950 with the average selling for $794.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About 1920s Banker Lamp

What is a banker’s lamp used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
Why do banker’s lamps have green shades?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Banker’s lamps are green because it was believed that the color would be mentally soothing to encourage concentration. It was also thought to reduce eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What era is 1920s jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
What colors were fashionable in the 1920s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
What was the clothing style in the 1920s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
What did engagement rings look like in the 1920s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.

You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp

Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.

Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?

Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.

Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.

NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection

In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.

This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques

The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.

Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier

Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.

More Ways To Browse

Pittsburgh Painted Lamp

Footed Cast Iron Planter

Painted Lamp Pittsburgh

Daum Desk Art

Half Circle Wall Mirror

Steuben Lamps Antique

Gold Art Deco Bed Frame

Owl Chair

Antique Radiator Covers

Antique Student Lamp Shade

Antique Italian Flatware

Italian Empire Bed

German Gothic Table

Antique Revival Inc

Cast Aluminum Planter

Grand Torcheres

Owl Mirror

Lewis And Clark

View All Popular Table Lamps Searches