The Marbro Lamp Company Table 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
Mid-Century Italian Sheaf of Wheat Gold Gilt Table Lamps by The Marbro Lamp CO.
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite pair of ~Sheaf of Wheat~ table lamps designed by the Marbro Lamp Company of Los Angeles circa 1960.
These are exceptional large-scale table lamps made of metal with gold gi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Marbro Lamp Co. Monumental Ceramic Gold Gilt Table Lamps, Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
ENORMOUS pair of vintage lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company. Marvelous dark Salmon and GOLD painted textured pottery with brass Torchiere fictures and milk glass shades mounted on ebon...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Marbro American Polished Brass Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Pair of Marbro Lamp Company polished brass table lamp 8s great vintage condition. Measure 9" in diameter and stand 36" tall to the top of the finials.
Category
Late 20th Century The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Floral Decorated Lamps Lamps by Marbro Lamp Co.
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine and large pair of ginger jar hand-painted floral decorated lamps, made by Marbro Lamp Company Los Angeles. Each melon shaped ginger jar vase hand painted with brilliantly colo...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Venetian Glass Lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company, Los Angeles, CA.
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of venetian glass lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company. Each lamp measures 8” diameter, 44.5” high from base to the top of finial. Glass portions are 21.5” high. Lamps have been...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Remarkable Pair of Monumental Seguso Murano Lamps by Marbro, Italy, circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the narrative. They have been professionally restored using materials of the finest quality and are shipped complete with the new shades, harps and finials shown in the photos. The lamps are completely Installation Ready.
An incredible pair of majestic blown Seguso Murano glass and brass lamps, Italy, circa 1960. Staggering examples from a rare boutique production by the Marbro Lamp Company. Jaw-dropping scale. Heavy and exceptionally crafted. Meticulous complete professional restoration using components of the finest quality. Dramatic jewelry designed to anchor an Unforgettable large-scale room. Excellent Restored Condition. The pair are shipped completely Installation Ready. Wired using braided silk cord; new brass three-way sockets with brass turn switch. Complete with new custom silk shades (color: Egg; size: 19 x 20 x 17 inches high) and original gilt wood finials...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Purple Glass Table Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of deep purple glass table lamps with brass bases and matching glass finials by Marbro.
Rewired.
Shades not included.
Category
1950s Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Marbro White, Beige Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century porcelain lamps in an ivory white glaze embellished with white chrysanthemum pattern, resting on custom lucite bases. Dou...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Dramatic Pair of Hand Painted Asian Lamps by Marbro, circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described, complete with new shades, harps and finials. Completely installation ready.
A stellar pair of Asian style lamps...
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Brass
Pair of Decorative Table Lamps by Marbro with Pheasant and Flora
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Dorchester, MA
This pair of table lamps by Marbro depicts pheasants among flora in a lovely mélange of reds, blues, greens, lavenders, yellows on a cream ground. The long tapering porcelain body si...
Category
1970s American Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Marbro Brass Peacock and Chick Lamps, circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of Marbro solid brass peacock and chick table lamps that date to the early 1960s. The casting of the bronze peacock elements is of high quality and both lamps ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Size Alabaster Table Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Pomona, CA
Pair of large-size alabaster table lamps carved in large roses. The base is supported on brass feet; the finals are original to the set. Wired for the US and working conditions.
Pow...
Category
Mid-20th Century American The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Murano glass lamps made by Marbro in a beautiful cognac color. The lamps have original Marbro label and brass base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso for Marbro Lamp Co. Turquoise Murano Glass Lamps Mid-Century Modern Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in North Miami, FL
These stunning pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern Seguso for Marbro Co. ribbed luscious turquoise or Caribbean sky blue Murano glass lamps have white lacquered bases. The luminosity ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Spectacular Pair of Marbro Lamps by Ugo Zaccagnini, Italy, circa 1955
By Ugo Zaccagnini, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They have undergone meticulous professional restoration and are shipped complete with the new shad...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cut Crystal and Brass Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of cut crystal table lamps with brass decorative bases. Marbro.
Measures: 29 height (to top of finial) x 9 in diameter.
S...
Category
1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Tall Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps in Porcelain
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful elegant pair of tall Marbro lamps, circa 1960s, porcelain bases freshly rewired brass sockets, great condition Lampshades not included.
Category
20th Century North American Hollywood Regency The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marbro Seguso Murano Glass Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Seguso
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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Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Giltwood
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.
Note: The lamps have...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Blanc De Chine Table Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1960s Blanc de Chine ceramic table lamps with brass hardware by Marbro Lamp Company.
Shades for photography only.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sublime Pair of Neoclassical Lamps in Sultanabad Blue by Marbro, circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described, complete with new shades, harps and finials. Completely installation ready.
A stellar pair of neoclassical style...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Yellow Marble and Brass Table Lamps by Marbro Lamp Co.
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spectacular pair of Italian yellow marble and satin brass table lamps by Marbro Lamp Co.
Vibrant yellow color. Newly rewired and new vanilla ...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps in Pewter and Brass, 1960s
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural table lamps in pewter with brass accents by Marbro Lighting, American, 1960s. These lamps are beautifully made. Height is adjustable.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Pair of Marbro Giltwood and Gesso Neoclassical Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of substantial table lamps by Marbro. Wonderfully distressed from natural use, the gilt and painted wood gourd-form bodies have a patina that only age can bring. Sold sans shades.
Category
1950s American Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Chinese Style Table Lamps by Marbro After James Mont
By The Marbro Lamp Company, James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Stylish, chic and impressive pair of table lamps in the Asian, Hollywood Regency style, after James Mont. Both lamps are in very good, working condition, both have been rewired and a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Chic Pair of Porcelain Marbro Lamps in Hermes Orange and Coral, circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An off-the-chain pair of porcelain lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company, circa 1960. For several decades, the Markoff brothers operated a boutique firm that produced some of the finest a...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Golden Amber Murano Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of golden amber MuranolLamps by Marbro
Because they are mouth blow there's a slight color and size variation if put next to each other.
Newly rewired.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Seguso Murano Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Archimede Seguso
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original grand scale Murano glass table lamps by Archimede Seguso imported by The Marbro Lamp Co., circa 1960. Both lamps signed.
Ribbed opalescent silvery white glass with ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
James Mont Style Gilded Porcelain Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large scale, James Mont influenced, gilded porcelain lamps with silvered section. Lamps have been rewired for use in the USA with brass p...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Alabaster Lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company, Los Angeles, CA.
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of alabaster lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company. Each lamp measures: 7.5” diameter (base), 38.25” high from base to the top of finial. Alabaster portions are 17.5” high. Lamps hav...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Vintage Ceramic Metallic Silver Glaze Ball Lamps by Marbro, circa 1970
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage ceramic metallic silver glaze ball lamps by Marbro circa 1970
Gorgeous lamps with metallic silver spots. The black shades are included in "as is" condition.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Spanish Style Wrough Iron Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury Spanish colonial style pair of candlestick table lamps handcrafted from bronzed wrought iron by Marbro. The decorative base ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Marbro Coral and White Porcelain Neoclassical Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Neoclassical styling and beautiful coloring distinguish these Marbro table lamps. Gilt metal base and banding on a lovely coral and white ceramic urn form body. Original custom shade...
Category
1950s American Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Spectacular Pair of Fleur-de-Lis Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular pair of fleur-de-lis lamps by Marbro Lighting Co.
This grand pair of glazed silver leaf lamps have been newly rewired for the US with polished brass double clusters that...
Category
1960s American Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Seguso Murano Lamps by Marbro
By Archimede Seguso, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original grand scale Murano glass table lamps by Archimede Seguso imported by The Marbro Lamp Co. circa 1960. Both lamps signed.
Ribbed opalescent silvery white glass with f...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Blush Pink Murano Glass Marbro Lamps, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare pair of vintage Murano table lamps by Seguso for Marbro. Ribbed Murano opaline glass lamps in a light blush pink retailed by The Marbro Lamp Company on original silver leafed ...
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Murano Glass
Pair of Oversized Hollywood Regency Carved and Gilded Table Lamps by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of painted and gilded hardwood table lamps by renowned lighting manufacturer, Marbro, of Los Angeles, CA (circa early 1960s). Large, urn-shape examples with leaf decorative motif throughout. Intricately carved and painted with Dual pull chain light...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Impressive Egyptian Style Brass Table Lamps, 1960s
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large brass Egyptian style brass table lamps with hieroglyphic motif made in Italy for the Marbro Lamp Company, original "Marbro Lamp Co." label on lamps, American, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps Made by Marbro Lamp Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian Murano glass table lamps with newly re-plated polished brass bases.
Newly rewired with new polished brass hardware.
New oatmeal linen shades.
Made by The Marbro...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Ceramic Table Lamps by Marbro, Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
These lamps were produced by the Marbro Lamp Company. Their design includes a ceramic jar body with a painterly blue-gray glaze and stylized brass decorations adorning each side of t...
Category
20th Century American The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Majestic Pair of Pewter and Brass Marbro Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Absolutely Stunning pair of large scale Marbro lamps. Components imported from India and assembled in the lighting workroom in Los Angeles, California circa 1960. Solid brass wit...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marbro Gilt Baluster Form Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
In impeccable condition, these lamps by Marbro have a black lacquered base, Asian ornamentation, and a gilt body. Complete with original black finials and renowned Marbro attention t...
Category
1950s American Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Japanese or Chinoiserie Style Urn Table Lamps by Marbro Lamp Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exquisite pair of red ochre urn-shaped table lamps depicting flying storks / cranes and Japanese scenery. The urns are situated on a gilded rectangular platform. The urns are a st...
Category
1960s American Chinese Export Vintage The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Pair of Aubergine Glazed Lamps by Stiffel
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
The Marbro Lamp Company table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
The Marbro Lamp Company table 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 table lamps, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original table 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 table lamps by Stiffel, Marshall Studios, and Design Technics. Prices for The Marbro Lamp Company table lamps 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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