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Period: 18th Century
Marbro Oxblood Elephant-handled Chinese Urn Table Lamp Sangre de Boeuf Regency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Marbro 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.
Marbro sold their products mainly through interior designers and a few upscale furniture stores. 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 and antique dealers around the world. For the most part, none of the bodies were made on site. . 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.
Here we have an astonishing example of Marbro production. This mid to late 18th century lusciously oxblood lacquered "sang de boeuf" Chinese urn was almost certainly a custom commission by a client, the owner of the Qing urn. The exceptional quality of the urn, it's size, gentle proportions, the even application of the oxblood glaze (especially over the stunning elephant handles) are of a quality that I have not seen before in a lamp.
The Marbro artisans truly did right by their client, as they allowed the exceptional form and color of the Chinese antique take center stage. The simple base follows the proportion of the body yet perfectly echoes the angle and curve of the elephant trunk handles.
Victorian lampshade...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Italian 18th Century Tuscan Tole, Giltwood and Gilt Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most unique Italian 18th century Tuscan twelve light patinated tole, giltwood and gilt iron chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a lovely inverted hexagonal g...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
18th Century, Carved & Gilt Wall Sconces Lion Paw, Human Fist Ship Flag Mount
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An early pair of oversized converted wall sconces on the form of a lions paw and a males fist, late 18th century in age
We believe these hard wood carvings would off been an elaborate wall mount for the a flag, likely bearing a ships flag...
Category
European Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Mecca Bras Des Lumière Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive pair of Italian 18th century Mecca Bras de Lumière sconces. Each one arm sconce is centered by an oval backplate with an ...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Wood
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Chandelier from Turin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely unique Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood, gilt metal crystal, and cut glass chandelier, from Turin. The large scale eighteen arm and twenty eight light chandelier is centered by a lovely hand blown bottom glass ball below beautiful swaging beaded glass garlands...
Category
Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Set of Four Roman 18th Century Giltwood Electrified Mirrored Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular, extremely high quality and unique set of four Roman 18th century giltwood electrified mirrored sconces. At the bottom of ea...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian 18th Century Polychrome and Mecca Venetian Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming Italian 18th century polychrome and mecca Venetian lantern. The lantern has a finely carved Mecca finial at the bottom hanging below foliate designs. The hexagonal body di...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Wood
Bronze Candle Holder, 17th-18th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Candlestick. Bronze, XVII-XVIII centuries.
Candlestick made in bronze with circular base and shaft combining discs, balustrade shapes, smooth areas, concave and convex moldings of d...
Category
European Neoclassical Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Three-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Italian 18th century Baroque period giltwood three arm sconces, from Lucca. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful foliate bottom support from where the elegant ar...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Crystal Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of beautiful crystal wall sconces, in excellent conditions.
Category
French Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassels
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf 'pompom' tassels. The tassels 'pompoms' originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely Italian 18th century Baroque st. giltwood lantern. The lantern is centered by a charming bottom foliate finial below an elegantly curved support and wrap around reeded band....
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Exceptional Pair of Italian Giltwood Wall Appliques
Located in Naples, IT
Rare ancient pair of 2-light wall lights in metal and carved gilded wood.
Neapolitan manufacture of the 18th century.
Suitable for candelabra with electric lamp.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Exceptional Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in London, by appointment only
Thank you for your interest in this pair of giltwood wall sconces.
Nicholas Wells Antiques is pleased to present a pair of very fine carved giltwood ...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Antique Chinese 18th Century Blue and White Porcelain Made into Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique Chinese 18th century blue and white porcelain made into lamps.
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Patinated and Giltwood Floor Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and very large scale pair of Italian 18th-century Baroque period patinated and giltwood floor lamps. Each statement-making torchière floor lamp is raised by elegant top...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Chandelier Maria Theresa Iron Bronze Glass, Italy, Late 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Marie Theresa chandelier with 12 lights, dating back to the end of the 18th century. Iron branches, the supporting ones are covered in glass, the bobeche...
Category
Italian Other Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Banker Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Banker lamp with a green and removable lampshade.
Category
Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 18th century Louis XV period ormolu and crystal chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a charming and finely cut hand blown crystal ball below a tier of cut crystal pendants. Each of the fifteen elegantly scrolled arms are adorned with clear and amethyst color cut crystals...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century, Mirrored Giltwood Baroque Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational monumental pair of Italian mid-18th century, five light, mirrored giltwood Baroque sconces from Venice. Each extremely decorative sconce has elegant scrolled bottom sup...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassel
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf 'pompom' tassel. The tassel 'pompom' originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and was used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Vistosi Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass, 1970, Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
Vistosi table lamp Murano glass brass, 1970, Italy.
Category
Italian Other Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Fire-Gilded Bronze Electried Church Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very fine, large fire-gilded bronze church chandelier in Louis XVI style, France, late 18th century. This wonderful piece is finely elaborate in precise detail decorated with elega...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional Carved and Gilded Wooden Lamp from the Carlos IV Period 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Exceptional carved and gilded wooden lamp from the Carlos IV period,
with a single ring and 20 lights candlestick; ten vertical and ten windings of foliage.
It is sold in its cur...
Category
Spanish Rococo Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite Pair of Georgian Sconces in the Adam Style, Attributed to Wm. Parker
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fabulous pair of ormolu mounted cut crystal twin arm sconces are attributed to William Parker.
In the Adam taste these sconces feature Neo-Classical motifs, including hand chas...
Category
English Adam Style Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Lead Pidgin, 18th Century Swedish
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare lead pidgin that was used as a counterweight when hanging chandeliers. The pidgin was above the chandelier or lantern towards the roof. When candles were to be changed you pul...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Lead
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Patinated and Giltwood Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive true pair of Italian 18th century Baroque period patinated and giltwood sconces. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful and most decorative backplate w...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Louis XVI Period Dore Bronze Mounted Grey and Black Veined Marble Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Louis XVI Period Dore bronze mounted grey and black veined marble vases turned to lamps. Each is beautifully made with a cylindrical hand-carved grey and black veined ...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian 18th Century Glass and Gilt Eighteen-Light Tuscan Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scaled Italian 18th century glass and gilt eighteen light Tuscan chandelier. The chandelier has two levels of light with a m...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Carved Pair of Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique antique cast stone pair of sconces, some wear due to aging, one light on ea. American wire.
Category
French Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Cast Stone
Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Classic Clear Glass
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovingly Restored Antique Chandelier: A Gem from Berlin
Step into the realm of timeless elegance with this antique chandelier, meticulous...
Category
European Baroque Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Pair of Louis XIV Bronze Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of Louis XIV sconces is made in bronze and origins from France, circa 1780.
Category
French Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Matched Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabras Sticks, 1796, Branches, 2015
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1796 by John Green & Co., this handsome pair of George III, antique sterling silver candelabras, are of neoclassical design, and are a matched pair, where ...
Category
English Neoclassical Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scandinavian Modern Black Metal Vintage Pendant Chandelier Bonderup Thorup, 1967
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern enameled black vintage pendant or chandelier Semi designed by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup, 1967, Denmark.
Beautiful iconic design in good vintage condition.
...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Glass and Crystal Basket Form Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice 18th century Italian glass and crystal basket form chandelier. A shimmering beauty with a great scale and shape. So pretty!
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Candlesticks English Spiral Oak Brass Brown 19th Century England
Located in New York, NY
Ljusstakar spiral English early 19th century oak. Brass candleholder.
Category
Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-18th Century Italian Mirrored Giltwood Electrified Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality pair of mid 18th century Italian mirrored giltwood electrified sconces. The pair with all original gilt and mirror plates has a scrolled design with bl...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Murano Glass in the Style of Seguso
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of Murano glass in the style of Seguso,
Italy,
circa 1970.
Dimensions given without shade
No shade provided.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Glass
18th Century Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine 18th century Italian chandelier originally for candles. Wood (partially gilt) iron and gilt bronze (top canopy) pair availa...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Wood
Elegant Italian Beaded Candele Chandelier
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant Italian beaded candele chandelier with gilded middle band. Circa 1720.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Glass
Rare 17/18th Century Dutch Silvered Bronze Candelabra
Located in Montreal, QC
Important 17/18th century Dutch silvered bronze four lights candelabra featuring an overall "punched " surface decorations .
Gear gauge and ...
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Venini Style Glass Sconces with Triedi Crystals, 1969
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Venini style glass sconces with triedi crystals, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s) featuring seven crystals clear glass "triete" prism-rods, each en-gir...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Fine Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp, 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
**Cherished Antique Chandelier - Lovingly Restored in Berlin**
Introducing an exquisite antique chandelier that has been lovingly restored in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compat...
Category
European Baroque Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
18th Century Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 18th century gilt metal and crystal chandelier from Tuscany. Featuring cascading crystals and lovely gilt metal details including decorative medallions. Stunning!!
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of French 18th Century Sconces
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of French 18th century sconces.
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Bras De Lumière Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and finely carved pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Bras de Lumières. The pierced back plate is decorated with scrolled acanthus l...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 18th Century Baltic Gilt Brass and Silver Mirror Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of unusual Baroque Baltic or possibly Russian mirrors that were originally sconces. With silver arabesques overlaying gilt brass frames mounted on oak. The holders for candle arms still mounted on what are now a wonderfully unique pair of small mirrors...
Category
Baltic Baroque Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Neoclassical Ormolu Chandelier, 18th Century
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge, spectacular late 18th / early 19th German or English ormolu 10 - light chandelier.
The chandelier can be used as a candelabra or can be electrified (on request).
The height ...
Category
German Neoclassical Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Wall Lamp, 18274
Located in PARIS, FR
This dual-light wall lamp is emblematic with carving details that evoque a hunter's quiver of arrows.
Category
Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lantern, 01713
Located in PARIS, FR
With three lights, this lantern is a mix between the sleek design of a modern lantern and a Classic design with its decorative pine cone decorative touch.
Category
Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Metal Lamp with Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind neoclassical table lamp with an etched metal body and circular marble base. Includes custom black fabric lampshade.
Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Mo...
Category
European Neoclassical Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Wall Lamp Louis XV
Located in PARIS, FR
"Flambeau" wall lamp, Louis XV period.
Category
Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass
18th Century Pair of French Brass Candlesticks with Square Bases
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century pair of French brass candlesticks with square bases.
Category
French Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Column Capital Lamps from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of 18th century French oak column capitals have been turned into wonderful table lamps. The capitals are Corinthian style with acanthus leaf motifs, and they have a nice, w...
Category
French Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Wood
Crystal Chandelier, 00792
Located in PARIS, FR
This crystal chandelier with twelve lights represents the quintessence of classic style as its peak in the seventeenth century.
It is adorned by more than a hundred of bohemian crys...
Category
Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of 4 Louis XVI French Dore Bronze Wall Appliqués/Sconces, 18th Century Paris
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and quite rare set of four antique French Louis XVI period, three-light wall lights/appliqués, (sconces). Each having a Hercules mask to initialize each arm, with an o...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Venetian Pendant Chandelier Ceiling Hanging Glass Lantern Light 18th C
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Venetian pendant chandelier ceiling hanging glass lantern light 18th C. / early 19th century Venetian library chandelier pendant colorful ha...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Metal
Dutch Delft Blue and White Vase Lamp on Water-Gilt Base
By Delft
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Delft blue and white vase lamp on water-gilt base. Small blue and white Dutch Delft faience vase of baluster form with delicate floral d...
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century Lighting
Materials
Faience
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