The Marbro Lamp Company was one of the finest lamp producers during the mid-1900s. Its pieces were mainly sold in a handful of exclusive furniture shops. Marbro was the go-to supplier of Hollywood Regency and mid-century modern style lighting for interior designers. Its table lamps, chandeliers, floor lamps and wall sconces have graced the homes of many celebrities.
Brothers Morris and Elliott Markoff founded the Marbro Lamp Company in 1934. Its name is a combination of “Markoff” and “brothers.” The brothers relocated from Chicago to southern California after the end of World War II and set up an assembly plant in the garment district of Los Angeles.
Vases and objets d’art, sourced from all over the world, were used as lamp bases. The brass bases came from India, alabaster from Italy, porcelain from Japan and China and crystal from Germany and France. Murano glass and whimsical bronze figurines were two of the more popular base materials.
Marbro lamps were one-of-a-kind and took between 75 and 90 days to complete. Occasionally, they were made from sculptures that customers brought into the factory. Highly skilled woodturners and shade-makers crafted lampshades and wooden bases in Marbro’s shop. Some metal and glass pieces went through paint or staining treatments. The company’s best-known products were these table lamps, but it also produced a wide variety of decorative objects.
The Masco Corporation acquired the Marbro Lamp Company in 1987. Its Los Angeles assembly plant shuttered its doors in 1990. Its equipment and remaining inventory were moved to LaBarge Mirrors — a Masco subsidiary — in Michigan. Shortly after, the production of Marbro lamps ended.
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Hand made Lost Wax Pewter Tree Lamp, France, c. 1970, stamped, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand made Lost Wax Pewter Tree Lamp, France, c. 1970, stamped, signed Handmade Custom Parchment shade
Pewter
Maison Charles et Fils Silver Metal Floral Vase Table Lamp
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in IT
Charles e Fils Silver Metal Palm Floral vase table lamp made in France around 1960s. The lamp which featuring the typical flowers vase shape by Charles a Fils production is from Fra...
Metal
$1,800
H 44.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Tall Sculptural Silver Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Tall Stacked Sculptural Silver Ceramic Table Lamp ...
Ceramic
French Maison Charles Style Chromed and Stone Table Lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Madrid, ES
A table lamp from the 70s, in the style of the Maison Charles, in chrome and nickel-plated metal and the central ball in marbled stone, the wiring is new in black silk cord and the l...
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Rare Jacques Darbaud Bronze "Tree" Lamp Numbered 2/8
By Jacques Darbaud
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This lamp in bronze is unique and numbered 2 out of 8. Only 2 have been made by the sculptor. The tree is the inspiration and this lamp which has been American wire, can be considere...
Bronze
$2,465
H 20.48 in Dm 18.9 in
Iconic 1970's Layered Leaf Table lamp in Polished Brass Finish with 18 Leaves
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
We have recently acquired this stunning 1970's Italian Table Lamp consisting of 4 layers of 18 individual leaves graduating in size up the trumpet shaped lamp base stem all in lacque...
Metal, Brass
$510Sale Price|60% Off
H 43 in W 10 in D 10 in
Vintage Coral Effect Twig Wrought Iron White Tripod Base Table Lamp Rare
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a rare vintage white painted twig form lamp that is made of wrought iron rendered in the most incredible coral effect. The lamps is full of possibilities. This is a designer'...
Wrought Iron
Pewter Table Lamp made by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare Pewter table lamp manufactured by Just Andersen in the early 1950s. A timeless piece for a beautiful home. * Pewter table lamp with a white fabric shade * Manufacturer: Just An...
Metal, Pewter
$2,200Sale Price|24% Off
H 31 in W 8 in D 5 in
Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Co Sculptural Chrome Arc Table Lamp, 1970s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional sculptural table lamp, designed by the esteemed Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Company, circa 1970. The lamp’s striking chrome-plated body arcs elegantly upward i...
Metal, Chrome
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Pewter Table Lamp by Hertz and Mogens Ballin
By Mogens Ballin
Located in Lejre, DK
This table lamp is a beautiful example of the Art Nouveau style from the 1920s, crafted in pewter and produced in Denmark. Designed and made by Hertz and Mogens Ballin, who were know...
Tin
Silver Leaf Bamboo Floor Lamp by Nancy Corzine
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silver leaf bamboo form floor lamp, designed by Nancy Corzine, American, circa 2000s. The price noted includes the shade.
Metal
Barbara Barry for Baker Satin Nickel Floor Lamp Mid Century Modern Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Satin Nickel Finish Floor Lamp, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, American, circa 2000s. Signed with Barbara Barry for Baker logo on socket. It has the look of an adjustab...
Metal
Art Deco Nickel Plated and Glass Rod Skyscraper Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco Nickel Plated and Glass Rod Skyscraper Table Lamp, probably American, circa 1930's. It measures 36.25" height to the top of the shade, 18.5" height to the top of the glass r...
Nickel
Nancy Corzine Silver Leaf Lamps Hollywood Regency Glamour
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Silver Leaf Lamps, designed by Nancy Corzine, American, circa 2000s. They measure " height to the top of the sockets. The lamp shades are not included.
Metal
Sculptural Zinc Pineapple Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Zinc Pineapple Table Lamp, circa 1950's. Retains warm original patina. Rewired and ready to use.
Brass, Zinc
Pair of 1930s Silver Leaf Obelisk Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of silver leaf Obelisk lamps, American, circa 1930s. They exhibit wonderful patina and wear to the silver leafing, beautifully exposing some of the Chinese Red color underlayer ...
Glass, Wood
