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Marbro Asian Style Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp

$950
£714.15
€827.93
CA$1,326.35
A$1,485.58
CHF 773
MX$18,042.26
NOK 9,799.63
SEK 9,246.68
DKK 6,177.50
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About the Item

Hand painted porcelain table lamp by The Marbro Lamp Company, circa. 1950's. Asian style ginger jar design with floral motif. Double pull-chain light sockets. Retaining Marbro labels. Base in excellent original condition, original shade is presentable, but does have wear from age. Base diameter measures 7 inches. Height to finial measures 38 inches. Porcelain base only measures 19.25 inches.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950's
  • Condition:
    Shade has wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Fulton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5539236228792

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