Bay Area - Lighting

Pair of vintage Asian inspired Chinese red table lamps, circa 1960 Hand painted geometric pattern in gold with black border Absolutely g...

The Bola sphere table series fuses an elegant blown opal glass sphere with a mirrored disc reflector in polished stainless steel to give the illusion of a ...

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...

Charming pair of Chinese export pottery table lamps featuring figural Imperial court ladies. The figures measure 4 inches wide and deep by 14 inches high. They are mounted to wooden ...

Mid-19th century brass oil lamps converted to table lamps Measures: 4" x 4" at the base x 16.5" high to the sockets Wired and ready ...

The 'Crespano' lamp is a unique, handmade ceramic piece from artist Jenna Basso Pietrobon's Break the Mold collection. Crafted in Nove di Bassano, Italy — the artist’s family’s homet...

Each of decanter form with long flaring neck above a compressed spheroid body; all in a graduated yellow-to-green clear glass infused with large bubbles; 16.5" (top of glass) 28" (to...

Created in the 1920s, this chandelier is beautiful example of the late 18th century Austrian Empress Maria Theresa style; with crystal strips on the raw brass arms. Decked with Penda...

Great statement lamps with long flaring ceramic neck above a spheroid cork body resting on a similar ceramic base, measures: 25" (top of lamp), 40" (top of shade).

An innovative design for its era, this Mid-Century wall light from the 1970s was designed by Claus Bolby for CeBo Industri. Crafted from clear acrylic resin infused with blue and red...

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...

A sizable, crystal ball pendant light, topped with giant, cast bronze, curling acanthus leaves. It is composed of innumerable strands of fac...

Introducing UMA Mini, the newest addition to the UMA family, and now more portable than ever to travel with you anywhere you go. The revolutionary UMA Mini Lantern...

An elegant French Maison Baguès 1960s brass faux bamboo floor lamp; the slender brass faux bamboo support resting on a circular bronze rockwork base with out-scrolled leaves.

An impressive botanical form early to mid 18th century tole painted and gilt 6 arm chandelier light fixture. Originally this would have held candles, now converted to electric. Profe...

Pair of Phil Mar Glazed Pottery table lamps circa 1950s Impressive pair of blue crackle glazed table lamps by Phil Mar Corp. Cleveland, OH. Measures: 6 ...

A pair of brass table lamps with shades that adjust 180 degrees to aim the light in multiple directions. Made in Germany by Staff. Each lamp will take a 60 watt bulb.

A Minimalist statement in form and proportion, Tube Top combines a transparent formed acrylic base to support its elegant mesh fabric shade in tension, steering away from conventiona...

This very special table lamp has many unique and distinct qualities. The richly patinated base, done in the arts & crafts tradition is hammered and on all 4 sides displays glass jewe...

The Stemlite (1962) was the first ‘total look’ lamp, a pioneering new typology conceived by American Designer Bill Curry, which replaced the traditional base-plus-shade form with a s...

Collage 450 was designed by Louise Campbell in 2009, and extends the Collage family. Collage 450 is a scaled-down version of Collage 600, launched in 2005. Collage was displayed for ...

Classic Italian gilt metal and painted steel floral table lamps. Excellent original painted and gilt finish. Three-way sockets. Lamp shades included.

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

The Satellite Pendant of two sizes is designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953 with geometrical shapes and an organic shade to create outstanding sculptur...

An unusual and good looking high quality bronze and glass mid-century modern light fixture. Having a bronze cage and original glass disc. Newly-rewired and ready to install. In very...

With its industrial, yet friendly look Ronde pendant is well-suited for both home decor and professional environments. Hang a few Ronde pendants in the kitchen, place the smallest Ro...

Pair of Marbro Seguso Murano table lamps circa 1960 Fantastic pair of vintage table lamps, Murano, Italy. In varying shades of yellow and a...

Solid brass table lamp designed by Tony Paul for Westwood Lighting. Bowling pin or bottle form with textured rectangular detail. Circa. 1950's. ...

C. 20th Century Hand painted glazed ceramic lamp Depicting a Chinese Emperor.

A wonderfully unique possibly one of kind bronze lamp with an antique Handel art glass shade. Art Nouveau in style with winding and twisted vine climb...

Absolute stunning example of a High Victorian oil / gas style entry light, now converted to electric. Have a Queen Ann in San Francisco? This pendant chandelier is for you. Completely rewired, and grounded with all UL certified parts by a lighting profession shop. Safe and ready to hang. All brass with amazing scroll metal work. One 60 watt socket is perfect to light up the vintage gas light...

Hand hammered and bent copper and oak table lamp by Yasha Heifetz.

Terrestrial on stand converted to table lamp, circa 1970s.

LIM360 is an inspiringly simple and intelligently functional task lamp. Combining seamless movement with the most advanced LED technology and an integrated USB port for charging mobi...

Corner office systemic and flexible, offering various degrees of privacy and power provision. The system comprises three elements: a glare-free, fully dimmable LED corner task light ...

Antique Art Nouveau ceramic vase table lamp conversion for Restoration Absolutely gorgeous handmade, hand painted Art Nouveau vase, circa 1890-1910 ...

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...

Bola Disc is a uniquely expressive LED Pendant system featuring a distinctive range of chromated disc reflectors that give the illusion of weightlessness by ...

This most useful lamp was made by the Faries Lamp Co. This lamp has 2 points where the angle can be adjusted by just loosening the wing nuts in the 2 a...

A simple Tudor-esque iron ring chandelier from the early 20th century. It is understated in its simplicity yet eye-catching and unique. It is wrought iron with a flattened ring cente...

The Marbro Lamp Company was established by Morris Markoff and his brother (Mar-bro) after World War II in the garment district of Los Angeles. While specializing in a wide selection of antiques and decorative accessories, they are best known for their high quality lamps. Lamp parts were sourced from all-over the world, but always assembled in their LA shop; this fine example of a thickly modeled faceted crystal lamp...

Stunning mid-century Anna-Lisa Thomson Paprika lamp with an organic bottle shape and and glass shade

An elegant interplay of proportion and material, Belmont Floor's timeless design is perfectly at home in both modern and traditional settings. Its iconic raceway shade form is lined ...

Eight Unique Mid-Century Modern Oak and Ceramic French Sconce designed by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, circa 1960s. These flight fixtures have ceramic bulb holders...

Louis Weisdorf's Turbo Pendant was designed in 1965, but first put into production in 1967 and has achieved great success over the years. It illustrat...

LIM360 is an inspiringly simple and intelligently functional task lamp. Combining seamless movement with the most advanced LED technology and an integrated USB port for charging mobi...

Brazo’s precision machined aluminum construction allows for optimal task lighting control with 360° adjustability and 90° tilt. Brazo features a luminous and energy-efficient LED lig...

The Minimalist Cielo pendant series is expanding to include the stunning new Cielo XL, a taller and slimmer design offering premium machined aluminum fin...

The Stemlite (1962) was the first ‘total look’ lamp, a pioneering new typology conceived by American Designer Bill Curry, which replaced the traditional base-plus-shade form with a s...

C. 20th century Pair of mid century American clear crackled glass lamps By Paul Hanson Lamps consist of 4 stacked clear crackled glass spheres w/ brass dividers on a circular base.

Industrial table lamp crafted from various vintage objects. Iron, wood, brass and steel.

The minimalist Cielo pendant Series is expanding to include the stunning new Cielo XL, a taller and slimmer design offering premium machined aluminium fi...

Cielo is an LED suspension light that provides perfectly balanced and warm illumination in a simple and expressive Silhouette. Cielo can be suspended individually, in a series, or as...

the hand-blown lamp of translucent pale blue glass with long neck above a bulbous body all raised on brass bases; 18.5" (top of glass) 29.5" (top of shade)

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

the tall and striking ribbed art glass lamp of conical form in luminous smoked glass all resting on a brass base; Empoli is known as the other Italian mid-century glass. Simpler in d...

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...

Italian hand painted ceramic floor lamp by Ernestine Salerno circa 1950s with creatures of the sea represented on the piece with a net as the backdrop. The imagery includes, a lobst...