The Marbro Lamp Company Furniture
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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Creator: The Marbro Lamp Company
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Pair of Marbro Seguso Murano Glass Lamps
By Seguso, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of Muano Uranium glass table lamps were created by Seguso for the Marbro Lamp Company and the date to the 1960s.
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Pair of Seguso Murano Glass Lamps for Marbro Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of Seguso Murano glass table lamps date to the 1970s and were fabricated for Marbro Lamps.
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Pair of Seguso Murano Glass Lamps for Marbro Lamps
By Archimede Seguso, The Marbro Lamp Company, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair Marbro table lamps were created by Seguso (Murano Glass) for the Marbro Lamp Company and they date to the 1960s.
Note: The pair has been rewired and new sockets...
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Pair of Aubergine Glazed Lamps by Stiffel
By The Marbro Lamp Company
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This stylish and dramatic set of Stiffel table lamps date to the 1960s and the were acquired from a Palm Beach estate. The translucent aubergine glaze compliments the polished brass ...
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The Marbro Lamp Company furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
The Marbro Lamp Company furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of The Marbro Lamp Company furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by The Marbro Lamp Company were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gerald Thurston, Stiffel, and Robert Sonneman. Prices for The Marbro Lamp Company furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $375 and can go as high as $22,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,250.
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Questions About The Marbro Lamp Company Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024No, the Marbro Lamp Company is not still in business. The Masco Corporation acquired the company in 1987. Its Los Angeles assembly plant shuttered its doors in 1990, and its equipment and remaining inventory were moved to La Barge Mirrors, a Masco subsidiary, in Michigan. Shortly after, the production of Marbro lamps ended. Find a diverse assortment of Marbro Lamp Company lighting on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024The history of Marbro lamps dates back to 1934, when brothers Morris and Elliott Markoff founded the Marbro Lamp Company. 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. 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. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Marbro lamps.
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