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What is a banker’s lamp used for?
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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.
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American Art Nouveau Emeralite Table Lamp
By Emeralite
Located in Miami, FL
superb banker's lamp / Emeralite with red / orange opaline glass shade and brass base was made around
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,425 Sale Price
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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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Patinated Table Lamp with Emeralite Shade, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco Bronze Patinated Lamp with Emeralite Glass Shade, circa 1920, having a flattened spheroid
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian antique gold and green metal ministerial table lamp, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
, or " lamp with green glass", is closely linked to its real name: Emeralite. This lamp was patented in
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal