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Marbro James Mont-Style Chinese Archaistic Tall Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
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A towering 1950s Chinese archaistic-style brass table lamp by the Marbro Lamp Company, done in the manner of James Mont.
Striking interpretation of a three-footed archaic ritual bronze from the Shang or Zhou dynasties. Such vessels furnished the tombs of China’s elite, and were used to hold offerings of food and drink for ones’ ancestors.
Crafted to Marbro’s typical high standards in the style of Hollywood Regency designer James Mont’s chinoiserie-inspired work, with an eye for proportion and flair for the dramatic. Stands on a trio of graceful, petal-like legs around an open interior. Each features a Greek key-embossed border that’s repeated around the top collar.
Distinguished by a finely detailed and well-executed central ball-shaped form that’s reminiscent of a particular style of Chinese archaic vessel known as you. Hand-applied faux-bronze finish from top to bottom, with hints of green patina handsomely highlighting the line work. On ebonized turned wood base.
Elongated brass stem retains Marbro Lamp Company label. Original dual sockets with brass ball pull chains that echo finial. Original fittings and oversized shade. Inline switch on cord controls both lights simultaneously.
Dimensions of lamp to top of finial are listed below. Overall dimensions including shade are H 42.5 in. x Dm 18 in.
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- Creator:The Marbro Lamp Company (Manufacturer)
- Similar to:James Mont (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Diameter: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
- Style:Archaistic (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In handsome vintage condition. Some small, superficial marks to finish reveal brass underneath; they're mostly on back (where cord exits) so less noticeable. A tiny mark/light wear spot on ebonized base. Natural patina fittings. Shade w/ tiny spots.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU955018714982
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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