The Marbro Lamp Company Floor Lamps
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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Marbro Lamp Company lighting, decorative objects and more.
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Creator: The Marbro Lamp Company
Vintage Stoneware Lamps by Larry Shep
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Denton, TX
Studio crafted stoneware vase shape with classic earth tone glaze by Larry Shep for Marbro lighting . The painted wood base and dual bulb fixture for maximu...
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Metal
Marbro Moderne Art Deco Torchiere
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Mateo, CA
Moderne Art Deco torchiere by Marbro Lamp Co. This lamp has a ribbed wood column with an aluminum shade and base. The lamp has a three way mogul soc...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco The Marbro Lamp Company Floor Lamps
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Monumental Mid Century Cubist Modern Table Lamp or Floor Lamp by Marbro in Gold
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extra tall cubist design lamp in the style of Pablo Picasso and produced by Marbro Lamp Co. It features a ceramic form in a gold, black & white glaze, steel base, and brass stem. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Floor Lamps
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Brass, Steel
Vintage Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Column Floor Lamp for Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare vintage murano glass column floor lamp made by Seguso in Italy for Marbro. The base is made of sectioned murano glass with a modern neocla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern The Marbro Lamp Company Floor Lamps
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Glass
Mid Century Modern Pyramid Brass Floor Lamp by Marbro Lamp Company, 1970's
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Hollywood Regency pyramid tapered brass floor lamp by Marbro Lamp Company. 1970’s, great patina.
Working order but rewiring recommend, shade not included.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Murano Opaline Caged Art Glass Monumental Table Floor Lamp Regency
By Barovier&Toso, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Barovier and Toso Murano opaline caged art glass monumental table or floor lamp. Monumental!
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern The Marbro Lamp Company Floor Lamps
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Brass
Monumental Italian Ceramic Lamp by Marbro Lamp Company / Modernist
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Italian ceramic lamp by Marbro Lamp Company / Modernist Design. Wonderful pierced glazed ceramic pottery, pottery element measures 22.5" H. Large table lamp. Can be used a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Floor Lamps
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Brass
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Mid-Century Murano Glass Marbro Floor Lamp Table Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous pair of rare one-of-a-kind vintage Italian Murano art glass floor lamps by Marbro Lamp Company.
Mid-Century Modern, fine quality, featuring an elegant sculptural silhouette, with integral circular floating glass shelf - tray table, rising on sturdy thick glass base, having brass accents, two light sockets, with light blue shade and finial included. Signed, retaining the original Marbro label. circa late 1960s / early 1970s.
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61" Tall x 17.75" Diameter (each)
Provenance / Acquisition:
Property from the Estate of Shelba Butler Coe, Nacogdoches, Texas
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts Signature Auction catalog #8085
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The Marbro Lamp Company floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
The Marbro Lamp Company floor lamps 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 floor lamps, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original floor lamps 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 floor lamps by Kurt Versen, Peter Hamburger, and Modeline Lamp Co.. Prices for The Marbro Lamp Company floor lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,800.
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Questions About The Marbro Lamp Company Floor Lamps
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.