Pair of Marbro Giltwood and Gesso Neoclassical Table Lamps
About the Item
- Creator:The Marbro Lamp Company (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Diameter: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition with naturally stressed finish.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU84193772852
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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Marbro Lamp Company lighting, decorative objects and more.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Chicago, IL
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- Pair of Marbro Coral and White Porcelain Neoclassical LampsBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in Chicago, ILNeoclassical styling and beautiful coloring distinguish these Marbro table lamps. Gilt metal base and banding on a lovely coral and white ceramic urn form body. Original custom shade...Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
MaterialsGold Leaf
- Pair of Marbro Gilt Baluster Form Table LampsBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in Chicago, ILIn impeccable condition, these lamps by Marbro have a black lacquered base, Asian ornamentation, and a gilt body. Complete with original black finials and renowned Marbro attention t...Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
MaterialsMetal
- Marbro Crystal Vase Table Lamp with Brass TrimBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in Chicago, ILLarge Regency style crystal vase table lamp from fine American lamp maker, Marbro. Base is a gilt metal plinth with a brass ring with foliate detail. The Marbro signature double sock...Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
- Bruno Merll for Marbro Capodimonte Child Bust Table LampBy The Marbro Lamp Company, Bruno MerliLocated in Chicago, ILMarbro table lamp featuring a Bruno Merli, capodimonte porcelain bust of a female child on wood plinth base. Sold sans shade. Bruno Merli is known as the premier artist...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
- Marbro Hand-Painted Parcel-Gilt White Porcelain Table LampBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in Chicago, ILHand-painted 50" tall gold leaf cherry blossoms on white ceramic chinoiserie table lamp by Marbro. Cast brass Ming style base, brushed brass stem and Dual socket illumination with br...Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass, Gold Leaf
- Marbro Ceramic Chinese Urn Style Crackle Finish Table Lamp With DragonsBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in Chicago, ILFashioned as a stylized Han dynasty bronze urn, this magnificent ceramic lamp by Marbro is imposing in its uniqueness. Large table lamp with a gree...Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
- Large Pair of NeoClassical Column lamps by MarbroBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in Danville, CAHuge pair of gilt wood Column lamps with solid polished brass double cluster attributed to Marbro.Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
- Marbro Lamps Venetian Giltwood Candlestick Style Table LampBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in Jensen Beach, FLLarge scale lamp by Marbro with likely original black silk shade. Shade is quite substantial and if preferred, lamp may be sold without shade to save on shipping costs. Please mess...Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
MaterialsWood
- Monumental Marbro Lamp Co. Hand Carved Giltwood Table LampBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in Bainbridge, NYSubstantial Italian hand carved Giltwood Table Lamp by Marbro Lamp Company, circa 1960. Featuring handcrafted swirled wood body lightly str...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
MaterialsWood
- Large Giltwood Pagoda Style Table Lamp by MarbroBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in Rio Vista, CAFantastic hand-gilt lamp featuring a turned wood pagoda or baluster form column with a wood base and applied gilt ruyi clouds. Excellent styling, matching Indian and Chinese decors. ...Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
MaterialsMetal
- Pair of Purple Glass Table Lamps by MarbroBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in Dallas, TXA pair of deep purple glass table lamps with brass bases and matching glass finials by Marbro. Rewired. Shades not included.Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
MaterialsGlass
- Pair of Marbro American Polished Brass Table LampsBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in Germantown, MDAn exquisite Pair of Marbro Lamp Company polished brass table lamp 8s great vintage condition. Measure 9" in diameter and stand 36" tall to the top of the finials.Category
Late 20th Century Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass