Bay Area - Lighting

A lamp made from a vintage roller for printing wallpaper. The imprinting elements are brass swirling leaves; mounted on a square, wooden base; adjustable h...

Japanese Champlevé Table Lamp Hexagonal cast metal table lamp with stylized bird-head handles and detailed champlevé enamel decoration in blue and red. Retains its original string s...

A polished aluminum ceiling fixture attributed to Jørgen Gammelgaard. "Tip-Top" pendant light. Interior of shades painted white. Extra long electrical cord. All original. No escutch...

ABOUT Mid-century polished chrome globe pendant. Adjustable canopy allows it to be hung on the wall as a scone. CREATOR Eagle Manufacturing Co., Industry, California. DAT...

Pair of ratchet adjustable hand carved wood floor lamps with glass shades

Large domes of hand blown Czech glass with a frosted finish are suspended on lengths of oversized brass chains. An exposed fabric-wrapped electrical cord runs through the chain from ...

A Marbro turned green glass table lamp retaining its original lamp shade with Greek key design. Excellent original condition. Base measures 7' diameter. Marbro Lamp Company The company was founded by Morris Markoff and his brother, hence the name Marbro from Markoff brothers. They started the company shortly after WWII. The company was located in a 3 story brick building in the garment district of Los Angeles, just south of Downtown right by the Santa Monica Freeway. During the time they ran the company, they sold almost as many antiques as they did lamps. They also had a sizeable business in decorative accessories such as tables and a lot of animal figurines. There were quite a few dog figurines that were life-size. One dog figurine was a life-size Great Dane purchased by the actor Jack Webb who starred as Sgt. Joe Friday in the 1951 TV hit series, Dragnet. There were quite a few celebrities that came in to their shop. One actress who shopped there repeatedly was Deborah Shelton who at the time played the part of “Mandy” on the TV series Dallas (remember J.R.). Marbro sold their products mainly through interior designers and a few upscale furniture stores. You would not find a Marbro product in a chain furniture store or a discount store. Most of the products were built to order. A typical order from a designer or retailer took between 75 and 90 days to complete. Most of the components that made up the lamp bodies (ceramic, brass, glass, etc) were purchased from small companies around the world. In the later years almost all of the brass came from India. For the most part, none of the bodies were made on site. Marbro was well-known for importing a variety of unique lighting components from all-over the world. Italy was the source for alabaster, Japan and China for Porcelain, Brass in India and Crystal from Germany and France. Lamps would also be made from sculptures that customers brought to in to the shop. Once the lamp bodies arrived, a group of Marbro employees would make the wood bases, spin the metal caps, make the shades, and do the painting and tinting. With the help of about 20-40 other true world class artisans, metal workers, finishers and handmade shade makers, they produced lamps and shades that were truly some of last of their kind of art. For example, Marbro brass was never just plain brass. It was stained with a tinting that was homemade and kept secret by the company which is reminiscent of the Handel Lamp Co. of the early 1900s. There were quite a few of these preparations all kept in one of those little metal boxes on a 3 x 5” file card just like a recipe. It was truly a unique method of making lamps. Many of the lamp bodies that the company bought were not exactly matched as pairs. Sometimes 10-20 crystal vases would have to be sorted through to get 2 of the exact same height so that if the lamps were purchased as a pair, they would match. All of the shades were made by hand by a group of women on the second floor of the building with very little automation. The manufacturing plant was closed in Los Angeles in December 1990 and the inventory and equipment were moved to Labarge Mirrors in Holland, Michigan. At the time Labarge Mirrors was a Masco Corp subsidiary. Some time later, the Marbro product line was discontinued. Eventually, Masco sold most of their home furnishings manufacturing holdings. Marbo assembled a very talented, experienced and unique group of artists and craftsmen and many of their Fine lamps exhibit a certain unique signature style. Most of the employees were in their 50’s and older. There were quite a few employees in their late 1960s and 1970s. Today their lamps are collectible and sought after especially by certain knowledgeable collectors who are familiar with the company's lamps and history. Many of Marbro lamp are commonly referred to as “Hollywood Regency” style. This rather lavish style of decorative arts is currently in the midst of a tremendous and accelerating revival. It is obvious from the company's careful selection of art objects and their unique proprietary methods of lamp making that their goal was to design beautiful unique and very high quality lamps. Their success is obvious from the very Fine collectible Marbro lamps that are still sought after today. Marbro lamps present a particular appraisal Challenge due to their very unique style and market conditions. Generally, there are fewer collectors of Marbro lamps as compared to many other lamp companies of the 1900 - 1950’s era. This in no way devalues your lamp but implies a special category of a more limited number of buyers and collectors. During the 1950s, Marbro sold to many very affluent customers including movie stars and others connected to the film industry. Their lamps were considered very exclusive and definitley high end for that period. The key to selling vintage Marbro lamps...

The 1965 Pendant was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947. Like many of his bestknown designs, the pendant was designed for the Finland House in Ne...

1920s Asian painted porcelain cylindrical lamp 7 x 7 x 22.75 to top of socket 29.25 to top of harp

Brass table lamp with stylized acanthus or philodendron leaves by Rembrandt Lamps. This lamp has a three-way switch at the socket and a simple on off switch on the base. The original...

Early 20th Century plated work lamp from France is in great vintage condition and wired with a three prong plug. Shows signs of age and has some scratches on the paint with an otherw...

A large-scale blue Murano glass chandelier with brass rod and canopy. Italy, circa 1960s.  

The Marostica+Brenta lamp -- different lampshades are available. All lampshades are adjustable on site. Part of a project entitled Break the Mold by artist Jenna Basso Pietrobon. E...

each large baluster-form lamp with a taupe-colored textured iridescent glaze at the shoulder cascading down to a rich emerald green striated perimeter band; resting on brown lacquere...

Mid-20th century standing Quan Yin fired stoneware table lamp Standing on a carved rosewood base Dimensions 9" diameter at the base x 6" diameter at Quan Yin 27" high to the...

Fine bubble glass table lamps by Wilshire House, Beverly Hills, California. Mounted to wooden base. Original harp and finial. Working condition. In the manner of Murano Glass. 7.5 i...

Rare Large Scale Conical Pendants by Gabriella Noti Massari and Renato Toso for Leucos. The thick, heavy White Blown Murano Glass with a Crystal band around the lower circumference a...

Lampadari Reggiani Mid-Century Chrome Magnetic "Eyeball" Arc Floor Lamp

Pair of Chinese porcelain table lamps with painted Lotus design on wood stands

Pair of early to mid-20th century molded glass table lamps for restoration, circa 1940 Early 20th century elegance in need of restoration Truly a pair of magnificent "diamond in the rough...

A Mid-Century Modern polished chrome 3 light chandelier / pendant light. Circa. 1970's. Attributed top Robert Sonneman with painted white interior of layered cylindrical shades. 20...

Brass 19 century oil lamp converted to wired for modern use 9.5 x 6 x 20.5

Oval brass table lamp with woven yarn lamp shade. Manner of Curtis Jere. Circa. 1970's. 32.25 inches high. 19 inches wide. 14 inches deep. SHADE 19 inches wide. 14 inches deep. 13...

Elegant with undulating contours, Swell Single is an LED pendant designed to seamlessly blend the line between indoor and outdoor lighting. Swell single can be suspended individually...

A large beautiful quality heavy cast glass opaque white bowl in the Beau Arts style with antique bronze hardware. This bowl almost looks as if it's alabaster...

1990s floor lamp by Italiana Luce of Italy. Cast iron base painted steel stem with a heavy frosted glass shade. This is an exceptionally we...

The timeless Elise 60" lamp pays tribute to the advent of the Machine Age. Its refined machined aluminum base combined with its towering frosted acrylic diffu...

Spectacular 20th century French patinated iron chain link floor lamp in the iconic manner and style of Franz West. The lamp features a welded column of large 2 inch nautical chain li...

each of conical form in a deep cerulean blue opaline glass; with brass caps and bases; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; 18.25" (top of glass)  29.25" (top of shade)

each with short everted neck above a baluster-form body all ending in a splayed foot; with ebonized metal cap and wooden bases; all in a rich orange lustre glaze; undersides impresse...

Designed by Marbro Lamp Co., each ovoid-form lamp decorated with slender wheat sheaths resting on a gilt-metal base over an ebonized wooden Stand; signed on underside; Camille Tharaud first studied chemistry as a young man, but after an injury during WWI, he convalesced in Limoges, France where he began his work with porcelain, opening up his own factory in 1920. height: 20" (top of porcelain) 33" (top of shade) width: 8" depth: 8" 1925 - International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts  1927- 1933  - Paris Salon of Decorative Artists 1931 - Musée de Sèvres...

Taking its inspiration from pendant jewelry, Bola Halo is a uniquely expressive pendant light featuring a chromated ring that balances delicately over its el...

Candace Barnes hand carved freeform stepped pineapple lamp with bouquet top on Acanthus leaf base. Finished in champagne leaf with handmade silk trimmed shade and hand carved floral ...

The B-4 table lamp by Greta M. Grossman was designed in 1945 and bears her whimsical and powerful signature style. With playful angles and geometric elem...

A Murano glass lamp swirled into an urn shape with scalloped bottom in transparent dusty rose color with silver flecks; silver gilt base and cap. Polished nickel hardware aged silver...

Stunning and well-crafted three-light lamp by Marbro. Featuring a standard two light fixture surmounted by a glass shaded mogul size light bulb fixture. Finely embossed brass urn for...

The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of two opposing outside, mobile shades that enable creating a personal installation and ...

An American Colonial-style turned wood basin lamp with a prominent brass metal plate marked with "1827", a clover, and a wreath. It has a brass cap and ring handles. The wood is che...

An antique, hanging pressure-style gas lamp. Comprised of a brass harp structure topped with a stem and globular font, hanging by a chain. It has a narrow cylindrical glass shade a...

A stylish pair of American 1960's baluster-form white opaline glass lamps with gilt greek key design; each with long columnar neck above a bell-shaped body adorned with gilt banding ...

each large glazed ceramic baluster-form table lamp on later lucite bases designed by Swedish artist Ingrid Atterberg as part of the "Spiral' series, circa 1949, with alternating ochr...

This large and elegant lamp with flared neck above a tapering body highlighted with gilt perimeter bands; resting on a reticulated brass base; height: 21" (top of glass) 36" (top of ...

19th century Italian Carved Alabaster Sculpture Lamp with Marble Base 8"D x 30"H 20"H to top of socket

Gorgeous handblown crystal art glass table lamp with brass base, center and top, presumably by Cofrac in France. This item is unmarked, but Cofrac tags their items with labels, which...

Each with flaring neck above square-form tapering body all in a richly-colored red-orange glaze decorated with subtle gilt floral vines; resting on a wooden ebonized based

Turned walnut hourglass table lamp in the manner of Phillip Lloyd Powell. Circa. 1960. Beautifully grained walnut with nice glow to original finish. Brass base has some tarnishing. O...

This lamp will certainly catch your attention. High style art deco. The brass shade as well as other sections are copper plated, and the rest of the metalwork is chrome plated. Prod...

C 20th Century Middle Eastern style marble & brass table lamps.

Beautifully crafted Organic Modern table lamp. Exotic burl-wood with Folk Art style base. Original woven wood lamp shade. Circa. 1950's. Very good cond...

Haeger Pottery white ceramic table lamp with lampshade. Circa. 1960. Molded floral pattern to ceramic sphere. Mounted to a wooden base. 3 way ligh...

Origin: USA Designer: Gerald Thurston Manufacturer: Lightolier Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Aluminum Measurements: 17.5″ diameter (shade) x 28.5″ tall, Base: 12" diameter

"Elegant and infinitely flexible, swell string is a modular LED lighting system designed to seamlessly blend the line between indoor and outdoor lighting. Swell string’s three shade ...

This gorgeous, Italian carved alabaster table lamp illuminates from within to magnify the character of the stone. Looks lovely both on and off. It has a palmette design on a gilded base...

Hanging canister lamps by the Bay Area company Prescolite, they were an importer as well as a in house designer and manufacture of lighting for both business and the home. These are a bronze colored canister ceiling lamp with self leveling ceiling mounting plates.

C. 20th century Bronze figural putti table lamp w/ marble & bronze base.

A study in refined simplicity, Bola Disc flush offers a magical combination of mirror and globe refined down to its bare essentials. The objective with the Bola Disc Flush is to prov...

Taking its inspiration from pendant jewelry, Bola Halo is a uniquely expressive pendant light featuring a chromated ring that balances delicately over its el...

Elegant with undulating contours, Swell Single is an LED pendant designed to seamlessly blend the line between indoor and outdoor lighting. Swell single can be suspended individually...

Wonderful pair of mid century Chinese Abacus Lamps made in Honk Kong.

Gorgeous vintage diamond shaped table lamp in teak wood, after the finest Danish Mid Century Modern designs. This mid century modern table lamp comes without a shade. There's no de...