Luxury Bankers Lamp

A prestigious item, a great classic of luxury, a symbol of power from the 1930s that remains relevant today. More than a century after its inception, the Bankers Lamp continues to add charm and elegance to spaces around the world.

The story of the Churchill lamp, known by other names such as the notary's lamp, library lamp or simply the "green glass lamp", is closely linked to its real name: Emeralite. This lamp was patented in 1909 by American engineer Harrison D. McFaddin, leading to the creation of H. G McFaddin & Co for its production.

The original design of Emeralite featured a minimalist brass base and a green glass lampshade on the outside and white on the inside, casting a pleasant light when the bulb was on. This design greatly contributed to its success in the American market, known as the Bankers lamp.

The production of the lampshades was entrusted to J. Schreiber & Neffen, located in what is now the Czech Republic, for their excellent quality. Over time, Emeralite underwent changes, such as adding decorations to the brass base and introducing a clamp to adjust the lampshade, improving the direction of the light beam​​​​.

Between 1909 and 1939, three series of Emeralite were produced, gaining great popularity for its functional design and ability to direct light. However, the outbreak of World War II in 1939 led to the suspension of the collaboration with J. Schreiber & Neffen, forcing McFaddin to use metal shades instead of glass. This significant change led to the purchase of the company by Charles Inness-Brown, who further modified the design of Emeralite, leading to its decline​​​​.

Over time, the Emeralite lamp, evolving through these variations, has taken on different names in various countries, becoming a symbol of elegance and professionalism in the world of lighting.