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Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

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
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

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Brass

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
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

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Iron, Brass

Emeralite Green Shade Banker's Lamp, ca. 1917
By Emeralite
Located in Petaluma, CA
on one's desk. Emeralite, the maker of this lamp is by far the most well known. Signed inside the the
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

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Iron, Brass

"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
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

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Brass, Iron

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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

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Brass

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Located in Petaluma, CA
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Located in Petaluma, CA
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Located in Petaluma, CA
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Green Shade "Banker's Desk Lamp" by Verdelite, circa 1915
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Located in Petaluma, CA
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Antique Green Shade Banker's Lamp, Signed Amronlite
By Amronlite
Located in Petaluma, CA
for safety. A nice example of a lamp to put on your desk, and be proud to show off.  
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp

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Antique Greenalite Bankers Lamp with Dark Green Glass Shade
Located in Lincoln, GB
United States with the introduction of the Emeralite. This is a style of electric desk or table lamp
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Emeralite Student Desk Lamp
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Emeralite Student Desk Lamp
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Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique emeralite desk lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every antique emeralite desk lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique emeralite desk lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique emeralite desk lamp, designed in the Art Deco, Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique emeralite desk lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Emeralite, H. G. Mcfaddin & Co and Handel Lamp Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Emeralite Desk Lamp?

Prices for an antique emeralite desk lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $2,200, while the average can fetch as much as $873.

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