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Chic Pair of Porcelain Marbro Lamps in Hermes Orange and Coral, circa 1960
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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 and most decorative lamps of the era. These particular examples display beautiful scale and form with fabulous coloring in Hermes orange and soft coral. Stunning bird and leaf motifs executed in a crackled gold. Exceptional quality and craftsmanship. As stunning as anything you are likely to see - Exquisite jewelry! Excellent Restored Condition. Rewired using clear cord; new brass three-way sockets with brass turn switch. Complete with new silk shades (color: Egg; size: 17 x 18 x 12 inches high) and custom solid brass leaf finials. Original brass base with lovey patina. Diameter noted is per the base, the height noted is to the top of the finial. The price listed is for the pair. The original socket (since replaced) bore the label Marbro Lamp Company.
- Creator:The Marbro Lamp Company (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU115228448323
The Marbro Lamp Company
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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