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Hopefully going to get this gorgeous desk soon!

http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s664/ZachWasniak/IMAG0322_zps6ed485c2.jpg

 

That is sexy!

 

You know what would go well with that? A traditional brass piano lamp:

 

http://www.allegrotuning.com/piano-accessories/images/brass-piano-lamps.jpg

 

Sit it on top of the desk, right in the middle, and it'll give you all the light you need.

Man... Those lamps are beautiful!

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Seriously. A desk like that, you must have a brass lamp. The alternative is this:

 

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/images/products/sunnan-table-lamp__0092820_PE229544_S4.JPG

 

Which one would look better on an antique desk?

 

Those modern moulded plastic lamps look cheap. And they are cheap. But they lack any sort of panache, or class or style of any kind whatsoever.

 

Piano lamps and banker lamps have survived for decades for one simple reason: They're solidly built, and they're a classic, timeless design that everyone loves. For no other reasons would they still be making them brand-new, today.

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That's what they're called. Piano lamps. My aunt has one on her piano, too!

 

I was a kid when we got the piano and the lamp, and I just always figured it was a random lamp my parents put there. Never occurred to me it was specifically designed for that.

 

 

I'd love a Banker's Lamp for my desk. If you have a classic looking desk, they just complete the look.

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My desk ain't too pretty either... But it serves its purpose... For now. :thumbup:

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My desk ain't too pretty either... But it serves its purpose... For now. :thumbup:

 

 

Keeping my fingers crossed that you get that fabulous looking rollertop :puddle: You get a great looking desk and we get to see more pictures to drool over.

 

Are you aware of the make? If you have the space, a banker's lamp would be a super look against that wonderful solid oak! ;)

 

Pavoni.

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Banker lamps have a rather wide base-profile. You'll have a diameter of at least six or nine inches, i believe. So you'll need at least that much space on top of the desk for the lamp.

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My desk ain't too pretty either... But it serves its purpose... For now. :thumbup:

 

 

Keeping my fingers crossed that you get that fabulous looking rollertop :puddle: You get a great looking desk and we get to see more pictures to drool over.

 

Are you aware of the make? If you have the space, a banker's lamp would be a super look against that wonderful solid oak! ;)

 

Pavoni.

I am, it's an 1886 desk made by Northwestern Furniture Co. The family wants it to go to a good home... My house would be perfect!

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Alright... I didn't get that desk... It was in too rough of condition and too far away... I didn't give up though!

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."

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I got this one instead!

http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s664/ZachWasniak/IMAG0334_zps0d8c7862.jpg

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Now I just need a big leather chair and a bankers/piano lamp........ :rolleyes:

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Oh. Oh my God. That thing is so, so, so, gorgeous!!

Just needs some sanding and re-staining and it'll be perfect!

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."

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Oooh my!!

 

A very nice desk.

 

A typical banker's lamp has a base-diameter of about SEVEN INCHES. So the top of your desk will have to be at least that deep, to safely place such a lamp on top of it. The lamp is also about 15 inches high, so you'll need at least that much space above the highest point of your desk.

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Oooh my!!

 

A very nice desk.

 

A typical banker's lamp has a base-diameter of about SEVEN INCHES. So the top of your desk will have to be at least that deep, to safely place such a lamp on top of it. The lamp is also about 15 inches high, so you'll need at least that much space above the highest point of your desk.

Thanks. And alright, I'll check into 'em.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."

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"Being honest may not get you a lot of friends, but it will get you the right ones."

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Ho. Lee. Carp. What a desk!

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Ho. Lee. Carp. What a desk!

It was a steal too! Now I just need to do more writing on it.... :blink:

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