The Marbro Lamp Company Table Lamps

Mid Century Modern Murano Italian Art Glass Table Lamps W Custom Shades.

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...

Baldelli Hand Painted Ceramic Lamp for Marbro, Italy, 1950's.

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...

A large box shade announces the drama of this original factory lamp by Marbro. It is a monumental Marbro enamel glazed ceramic lamp from the Los Angeles factory circa the 1960s. The ...

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...

An circa 1950s Italian table lamp by Seguso for Marbro Lamp Company, with double socket cluster on clear green, Murano glass body. The lamp is in excell...

A Murano glass lamp by Marbro with a rare, "chain link fence" design in a unique apricot-marigold color. We rewired it with an inner light inside the bottom of the glass, with the a...

Ceramic lamp by the Marbro Lamp Company, Los Angeles. Total height from base to the top of finial is about 42". Ceramic portion is 19" high and 10.5" diameter. Lamp has been profe...

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...

Baldelli Hand Painted Ceramic Lamp for Marbro, Italy, 1950's.

Beautiful large ceramic lamp by Marble lamp company The lamp sits on a gilt leafed wooden base and has been Newly rewired with an adjustable polished brass double cluster that take...

1960s vintage Marbro lamp Co oriental white & yellow ceramic porcelain table lamp on wood base Measures: 38 tall tip of finial 8.38 width x 7.75 ...

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...

Mid Century porcelain lamps in an ivory white glaze embellished with white chrysanthemum pattern, resting on custom lucite bases. Dou...

Vintage mid 20th century Seguso glass lamp for Marbro Lamp Company Hollywood regency in style.

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. ...

Offered is a large vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Marbro. This unique lamp features a painted ceramic or porcelain body that sits on a wooden base. Also includes a unique f...

Large Italian ceramic lidded urn table lamp by Marbro Lamp Co. featuring a faience hand-painted body with Indigo blue flowers and foliage. Supported by a turned ceramic plinth...

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...

An art glass table lamp by Marbro Lamp Company. Asymmetrical folding glass detail, gold leaf wood base. original working condition. Retains "Marbro" paper label. No shade. Glass port...

Incredible monumental midcentury hand carved marble table lamp by Marbro Lamp Company, circa 1960s. This lamp is massive and very impressive s...

Marbro 1950s Italian Seguso Murano glass pineapple table lamp.

A Marbro turned green glass table lamp retaining its original lamp shade with Greek key design. Excellent original condition. Base measures 7' diameter. Marbro Lamp Company The company was founded by Morris Markoff and his brother, hence the name Marbro from Markoff brothers. They started the company shortly after WWII. The company was located in a 3 story brick building in the garment district of Los Angeles, just south of Downtown right by the Santa Monica Freeway. During the time they ran the company, they sold almost as many antiques as they did lamps. They also had a sizeable business in decorative accessories such as tables and a lot of animal figurines. There were quite a few dog figurines that were life-size. One dog figurine was a life-size Great Dane purchased by the actor Jack Webb who starred as Sgt. Joe Friday in the 1951 TV hit series, Dragnet. There were quite a few celebrities that came in to their shop. One actress who shopped there repeatedly was Deborah Shelton who at the time played the part of “Mandy” on the TV series Dallas (remember J.R.). Marbro sold their products mainly through interior designers and a few upscale furniture stores. You would not find a Marbro product in a chain furniture store or a discount store. Most of the products were built to order. A typical order from a designer or retailer took between 75 and 90 days to complete. Most of the components that made up the lamp bodies (ceramic, brass, glass, etc) were purchased from small companies around the world. In the later years almost all of the brass came from India. For the most part, none of the bodies were made on site. Marbro was well-known for importing a variety of unique lighting components from all-over the world. Italy was the source for alabaster, Japan and China for Porcelain, Brass in India and Crystal from Germany and France. Lamps would also be made from sculptures that customers brought to in to the shop. Once the lamp bodies arrived, a group of Marbro employees would make the wood bases, spin the metal caps, make the shades, and do the painting and tinting. With the help of about 20-40 other true world class artisans, metal workers, finishers and handmade shade makers, they produced lamps and shades that were truly some of last of their kind of art. For example, Marbro brass was never just plain brass. It was stained with a tinting that was homemade and kept secret by the company which is reminiscent of the Handel Lamp Co. of the early 1900s. There were quite a few of these preparations all kept in one of those little metal boxes on a 3 x 5” file card just like a recipe. It was truly a unique method of making lamps. Many of the lamp bodies that the company bought were not exactly matched as pairs. Sometimes 10-20 crystal vases would have to be sorted through to get 2 of the exact same height so that if the lamps were purchased as a pair, they would match. All of the shades were made by hand by a group of women on the second floor of the building with very little automation. The manufacturing plant was closed in Los Angeles in December 1990 and the inventory and equipment were moved to Labarge Mirrors in Holland, Michigan. At the time Labarge Mirrors was a Masco Corp subsidiary. Some time later, the Marbro product line was discontinued. Eventually, Masco sold most of their home furnishings manufacturing holdings. Marbo assembled a very talented, experienced and unique group of artists and craftsmen and many of their Fine lamps exhibit a certain unique signature style. Most of the employees were in their 50’s and older. There were quite a few employees in their late 1960s and 1970s. Today their lamps are collectible and sought after especially by certain knowledgeable collectors who are familiar with the company's lamps and history. Many of Marbro lamp are commonly referred to as “Hollywood Regency” style. This rather lavish style of decorative arts is currently in the midst of a tremendous and accelerating revival. It is obvious from the company's careful selection of art objects and their unique proprietary methods of lamp making that their goal was to design beautiful unique and very high quality lamps. Their success is obvious from the very Fine collectible Marbro lamps that are still sought after today. Marbro lamps present a particular appraisal Challenge due to their very unique style and market conditions. Generally, there are fewer collectors of Marbro lamps as compared to many other lamp companies of the 1900 - 1950’s era. This in no way devalues your lamp but implies a special category of a more limited number of buyers and collectors. During the 1950s, Marbro sold to many very affluent customers including movie stars and others connected to the film industry. Their lamps were considered very exclusive and definitley high end for that period. The key to selling vintage Marbro lamps...

1960s Hollywood Regency Murano caged glass lamp by Marbro. Smoky topaz glass with a quilted diaper texture encased by an iron filigree cage. Or...

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...

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...

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...

Midcentury Barovier and Toso Murano opaline caged art glass monumental table or floor lamp. Monumental!

Pair of sculptural table lamps in pewter with brass accents by Marbro Lighting, American, 1960s. These lamps are beautifully made. Height is adjustable.

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 ...

Vintage hand painted ceramic table Lamp with original shade by Marbro, circa 1970 Measures: 11" diameter at the body x 9" diameter at the base 19" high to the top of the cerami...

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...

Gorgeous vintage brass Marbro table lamp depicting 2 peacocks sitting on a tree stump. We love the larger mother peacock watching over her baby who is lo...

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...

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...

Midcentury Spanish colonial style pair of candlestick table lamps handcrafted from bronzed wrought iron by Marbro. The decorative base ...

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...

Mid-Century Modern Murano handblown white glass lamp on marble base with brass accents by Marbro. Lampshade not included in price.

Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi metallic jewel glaze ceramic lamp. Circular ebonized wood base. Original double socket hardware with pull chains. Lamp body measures 15 inches heigh...

A vintage mid century table lamp by Marbro. Ribbed and made of polished brass. Dimensions: Diameter 7.5” x Base Diameter 5.75...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Hollywood Regency Italian midcentury gold glass lamp on iron base by Marbro. Large scale Italian gold blown glass on interesting Asian Modern iron base. This high quality Hollywood Regency glass lamp...

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...

Vintage marble and murano glass lamp by Marbro. Featured is a stunning Italian marble lamp with a gorgeous Murano glass center. Our Hollywo...