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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Vintage Modern Alabaster / Marble Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gracefully carved Alabaster Italian Floor Lamp dating to the 1940s. Believe this is an Alabaster . Not Marble. Will confirm these estimated dimensions. We have a second similar ...
Alabaster, Marble
Vintage Modern Alabaster / Marble Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gracefully carved Alabaster Italian Floor Lamp dating to the 1940s. Each section carved to create a twisted motion. Carved Braided Base Detail along outer edge. Believe this is...
Alabaster, Marble
1970s Coquina Stone Floor Lamp, Hand-Carved, Mid-Century Modern, USA
Located in Round Top, TX
A striking example of 1970s organic modern design, this sculptural floor lamp is carved from natural coquina stone—an ancient sedimentary material composed of compressed shell and co...
Coral
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tower Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tower Floor Lamp A one-off piece made from scratch and dating to the mid-20th century, this light echoes the American Art Deco style. Its tower-like form ...
Metal
$188Sale Price|83% Off
H 63 in W 18.9 in D 9.45 in
Mid - century floor lamp, base in black marble and chromed metal structure.
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Mid - Century Spanish floor lamp. Rectangular base in black marble and structure consisting of two pieces in chromed metal. Which protrude from the screen and join at the top. New la...
Marble, Metal
Vintage Marble and Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage marble and brass table lamp. Dating from the 1970’s, it was likely made in Italy. This is of outstanding quality, it is a large and impressive size. The marble is a...
Marble, Brass
$2,118
H 78.75 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 in
Bronze Floor Lamp with Black Marble Base and Silk Shade, Italy 1970's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Bronze floor lamp with black marble base and silk shade, Italy 1970's.
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, Wood & Linen, Ebonized Base, 1950s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stylish Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with new, custom white linen shade. This slender fixture has a minimalist, Scandinavian design incorporating four wooden dowels held together at the midsection by a small ebonized block. From there, the wooden rods splay out to a larger ebonized square base at the floor. A braided black power cord...
Linen, Wood
Laurel Floor Lamp with Marble Base & Original Dome Shade, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, PA
Classic Laurel floor lamp featuring a clean mid-century design with a polished chrome stem, substantial white marble cube base, and large white plastic dome shade. The lamp offers a ...
Marble, Chrome
$1,694
H 53.55 in W 9.65 in D 9.65 in Dm 9.65 in
Italian Floor Lamp with Figural Ceramic Column and Carrara Marble Base 1960s
Located in London, England
This exceptionally rare and unique Italian floor lamp from the 1960s is a tour de force of Neoclassical Hollywood Regency design. The luminaire commands attention with its highly d...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pyramid Style Floor Lamp by Sascha Brastoff
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Painted Metal, Original Shade Dimensions: 55"H x 8.25"W x 6.50"D Shade: 24.50"H x 18.25"W x 14"D
Metal
American Art Deco Brass & Onyx Floor Lamp by Artistic Brass & Bronze Works
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Socket, New Shade Designer: Artistic Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. Manufacturer: Artistic Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. Dimensions: 64.50"H x 12"W x 12"D S...
Onyx, Brass
1920s Arts Deco Bronze & Stone Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s Arts Deco Bronze & Stone Floor Lamp Country: United States Materials: Bronze, New Custom Linen Shade Condition: Newly Rewired Style: Art...
Bronze
Mid-Century Regency Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Linen Shade Materials: Reverse Painted Glass, Gilt Metal Base, New Linen Shade Dimensions: 58”H x 13.50”W x 13.50”D Shade: 13"H x 18"W x 18"D This st...
Metal
Vintage Metal Table Lamp with Motif by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired Dimensions: 25”H x 7”W x 7”D Shade: 10”H x 15”W x 15”D
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Hourglass Ceramic & Brass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 30”H x 6.50” W x 6.50” D Shade 10”H x 15” W x 15” D
Brass
