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Bankers Lamp Sconce

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Western Oil Lamp Green Bankers Electric Sconce w/Shade, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Mid-century Western style Green Bankers Electric Sconce with Shades. Each Lamp is
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Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Notable Art Deco Wall Lamps, Banker, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Articulated lampshades - Fully functional - Original condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Notable Art Deco Wall Lamps, Banker, 1930s
Notable Art Deco Wall Lamps, Banker, 1930s
H 9.45 in W 15.75 in D 9.06 in
Nessen Brass and Milk Glass 1970s Banker Lamp Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1970s Brass and milk glass bankers lamp sconces by Nessen. Only sold in a pair. The price
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Vintage 1970s North American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Nickel Plated White Milk Glass Banker Wall Lamp Sconce
Located in New York, NY
1980s nickel plated white milk glass banker wall lamp sconce is a unique find from a closed Linen
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Vintage 1980s Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Nickel

Notable Art Deco Wall Lamps, Banker, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Articulated lampshades - Fully functional - There can also be a cable to the socket - Original condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Notable Art Deco Wall Lamps, Banker, 1930s
Notable Art Deco Wall Lamps, Banker, 1930s
H 9.45 in W 15.75 in D 9.06 in
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Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Bankers Lamp Sconce
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.

    Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.

    Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.

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