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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Pair Vintage Mid-Century Gold Gilt Ceramic Table Lamps by Marbro Lamp Co. 1950's
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair Vintage Mid-Century Monumental Ceramic Gold Gilt and Terracotta Orange Colored Table lamps by Marbro Lamp Co., 1950's. Overall excellent vintage condition with age appropriate w...
Brass
H 39.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Monumental Marbro Lamp Co. Hand Carved Giltwood Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Italian hand carved Giltwood Table Lamp by Marbro Lamp Company, circa 1960. Featuring handcrafted swirled wood body lightly str...
Wood
H 29 in W 8 in D 8 in
Marbro Vintage French Style Monumental Incised Ceramic Gold Marbled Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Lomita, CA
The color and condition is wonderful. The design is Marbro Lamp Company of Los Angeles. The color is marbled gold and yellows. The size is monumental. A 1960s table lamp, following French style. Hand glazed with a speckled lava-like texture full of expressionistic explosions. There is hand etching of flowers on the surface of the lamp. Exquisite. Mid-century modern French style lamps...
Ceramic
H 40 in W 7 in D 7 in
Marbro Monumental Ceramic Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Lomita, CA
A large box shade announces the drama of this original factory lamp by Marbro. It is a monumental Marbro enamel glazed ceramic lamp from the Los Angeles factory circa the 1960s. The ...
Ceramic
H 40 in W 9 in D 9 in
Marbro Parcel-Gilt Ceramic Vase Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large parcel-gilt ceramic vase table lamp made by Marbro. Features a large ceramic vase with a pierced body decorated with a floral motif on e...
Brass
H 42 in W 10 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Modern Marbro Lamp Co. Painted Orange Ceramic Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a large vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Marbro. This unique lamp features a painted ceramic or porcelain body that sits on a wooden base. Also includes a unique f...
Brass
H 48.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Marbro Gilt Baluster Form Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
In 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...
Metal
H 40 in Dm 8 in
Beautiful Pair of Marbro Style Monumental Brass Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gorgeous pair of large scale solid brass lamps. While unmarked, they are reminiscent of Marbro lamp production of the 1950's and 1960's. Fabulous Jewelry ! Excellent Restored Con...
Brass
H 37 in W 12 in D 12 in
Marbro Italian Ceramic Pineapple Lamps Gold
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Smyrna, GA
Very stylish vintage Ceramic Pineapple table lamps imported from Italy by The Marbro Lamp Company during the 1960's. GOLD LEAF atop black lacquer bases. They are LARGE, bold and beau...
Gold Leaf
Monumental Marbro Lamp Co. "Fleur de Lis" Brass Table Lamp & Glass Shade, 1960s
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Six Foot Marbro Lighting Company Brass Table Lamp with White Milk Glass Shade. Statuesque sculptural fleur de lis form with Antique Brass finish. Stands approximately 6 f...
Brass
Vintage Marbro Lamp Co. Monumental Ceramic Gold Gilt Table Lamps, Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Monumental pair of Mid Century Modern lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company. Marvelous dark Persimmon and GOLD painted textured pottery with brass Torchiere fixtures and milk glass shades...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Monumental Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi Sculptural Table Lamp, Italy, 1962
By Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning monumental lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1962 having milk glass shade. Beautiful, deep blue and aqua green patterns throughout offer a stunning work of art that draw...
Brass, Steel
Monumental Golden Thai Buddhist ‘Bangkok’ Dancing Princess Table Lamp 1950s
By Reglor Of California
Located in Southampton, NJ
This beautiful lamp titled “Bangkok” features a golden statue of a Thai dancer as its base, holding up a dark, textured lampshade. The dancer is adorned in traditional Thai attire, w...
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair of Laurel Style Chrome Wire Mesh Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking pair of chromed steel table lamps in the manner of Laurel Lamp Company having chrome mesh shades. In outstanding vintage condition having new wiring and phenomenal finis...
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Artichoke Table Lamps Ginger Jars, Pair
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Southampton, NJ
An extraordinary pair of Chinese Ginger Jar lamps with intricate Artichoke and Sunflowers floral motif; hand painted in green & gold on white porcelain. Gold bases are of wood. M...
Porcelain, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Lotus Table Lamp with New Shade, Italy
Located in Southampton, NJ
Ambient metal Lotus flower table lamp with gold finish, mid 20th Century production; Italy. Original wiring; new shade is included. Dimensions: 7" round x 30" H. to top of finial. S...
Metal
