Banker's lamps were among the first electric lamps. They were manufactured as early as the 1800s. Typically consisting of a sturdy brass base and a green glass shade, they were used as work or accent lamps. Originally, they were used by bankers who spent long hours crunching numbers. They needed extra light on their desks to facilitate their work. "Goldman&rdquo, named after an investment banking firm, was conceived as a step in the evolution of this traditional lamp. Injected with high-tech and clean lines.