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.
Dramatic Pair of Hand Painted Asian Lamps by Marbro, circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described, complete with new shades, harps and finials. Completely installation ready. A stellar pair of Asian style lamps...
Jade, Brass
Monumental Pair of Vintage Crackled Glass Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of vintage crackled glass lamps, circa 1960. Fabulous scale and detail. Thick, substantial glass with beautiful solid br...
Brass
Gorgeous Pair of Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Lucite and Bronze Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of late 20th century vessels as lamps. Glazed ceramic form with wonderful color and detail. The pieces convey a strong 1970s vibe. Exceptional jewelry! Excellent res...
Bronze
Stunning Restored Pair of Vintage Ceramic, Brass and Lucite Lamps, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described, complete with new shades, harps and finials. A stellar pair of large-scale lamps, circa 1970. Textured glazed cer...
Brass
Remarkable Pair of Monumental Seguso Murano Lamps by Marbro, Italy, circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the narrative. They have been professionally restored using materials of the finest quality and are shipped complete with the new shades, harps and finials shown in the photos. The lamps are completely Installation Ready. An incredible pair of majestic blown Seguso Murano glass and brass lamps, Italy, circa 1960. Staggering examples from a rare boutique production by the Marbro Lamp Company. Jaw-dropping scale. Heavy and exceptionally crafted. Meticulous complete professional restoration using components of the finest quality. Dramatic jewelry designed to anchor an Unforgettable large-scale room. Excellent Restored Condition. The pair are shipped completely Installation Ready. Wired using braided silk cord; new brass three-way sockets with brass turn switch. Complete with new custom silk shades (color: Egg; size: 19 x 20 x 17 inches high) and original gilt wood finials...
Brass
Amazing Pair of Monumental Hand-Painted Blown Glass Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful, highly unusual pair of monumental blown glass lamps, circa 1960. Sexy, slender design with cream reversed painted inside. Fabulous hand-painted floral motifs cover the o...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps Made by Marbro Lamp Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian Murano glass table lamps with newly re-plated polished brass bases. Newly rewired with new polished brass hardware. New oatmeal linen shades. Made by The Marbro...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Lamps by Barovier & Toso, Italy, Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Mid Century Murano glass lamps by Barovier & Toso. Beautiful pineapple gold color with controlled bubbles and silver inclusions. Original brass base and hardware. Nice ...
Brass
Pair of Seguso Murano Lamps by Marbro
By Archimede Seguso, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original grand scale Murano glass table lamps by Archimede Seguso imported by The Marbro Lamp Co. circa 1960. Both lamps signed. Ribbed opalescent silvery white glass with f...
Murano Glass
Large Pair 1960s Lamps with Striated Glazed Decoration on a Pumice Ground
Located in San Francisco, CA
each striking lamp with long flaring neck above an ovoid body decorated with ivory, brown and ochre perimeter stripes on a mottled pumice-colored ground; resting on splayed walnut ba...
Ceramic
Pair of Murano Glass with Gold Inclusions Table Lamps by Barovier & Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of Murano glass with gold inclusions table lamps by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1950. Doesn't include Lampshade.
Gold
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Table Lamps with Gold Flakes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Mid-Century Modern art glass table lamp are made of hand blown art glass with gold flecks. The lamp was made in Murano Italy in approximately 1960. Sturdy metal bases wi...
Metal
