Best Bankers' Lamps

Updated February 2019
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Best of the Best
Warehouse of Tiffany
Tiffany-Style Art Glass Desk Lamp
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Art deco lamp with stained glass pieces.

Pros

Attractive multi-colored shade gives off a pleasing light. Solid base and construction.

Cons

Adjustable shade sometimes slips from its position.

Alera
Traditional Banker's Lamp
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An attractive lamp that is worth considering if you prefer brighter light.

Pros

Rustic looks with bronze base and amber shade. Base has a stable feel. Practical 16-inch height.

Cons

Shade doesn't filter out much light, which is annoying to some, beneficial to others.

LightAccents
Metal Bankers Desk Lamp
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Nostalgic-looking lamp that does the job.

Pros

Smaller lamp that gives off a pleasing green glow. The glass is a good thickness.

Cons

Packaging is flimsy, so breakage on delivery has been reported.

Lite Source
Banker's Lamp
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Fancy bronze based lamp with a traditional style.

Pros

Sturdy lamp with some weight to it. Frosted white glass shade makes it a great reading light.

Cons

Only takes one bulb, so light comes from one side of the unit. Pull switch has a tight spring to it and can flip up and damage the glass

Best Bang for the Buck
Normande Lighting
60-Watt Banker's Lamp with Plastic Shade
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Inexpensive version of a classic lamp.

Pros

Amber hue from the plastic shade imitates the look of mica. Goes well with all kinds of décor.

Cons

High-wattage bulbs could damage the shade.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

41 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
75 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Why trust BestReviews?
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

A common desk light, the bankers' lamp is a wide lamp that provides extra illumination over a small space. Some people prefer a bankers’ lamp purely for its decorative appeal and the unique style it brings to an office space. Some like the utility of the lamp, as the wide beam can make it easier to work with papers and documents on a flat surface. Whatever your personal reasons, a bankers' lamp can be a wonderful addition to your desk. You will find plenty of vintage, contemporary, and modern options available, so pick something that will give you the look and the light you want for your space.

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Alera

Traditional Banker's Lamp

Alera

Traditional Banker's Lamp

An attractive lamp that is worth considering if you prefer brighter light.
$38
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LightAccents

Metal Bankers Desk Lamp

LightAccents

Metal Bankers Desk Lamp

Nostalgic-looking lamp that does the job.
$39
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Lite Source

Banker's Lamp

Lite Source

Banker's Lamp

Fancy bronze based lamp with a traditional style.
$81
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Normande Lighting

60-Watt Banker's Lamp with Plastic Shade

Normande Lighting

60-Watt Banker's Lamp with Plastic Shade

Inexpensive version of a classic lamp.
$51
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Warehouse of Tiffany

Tiffany-Style Art Glass Desk Lamp

Warehouse of Tiffany

Tiffany-Style Art Glass Desk Lamp

Art deco lamp with stained glass pieces.
$72

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