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.
Hollywood Regency Rare Brass & Wood Base Table Desk Lamp
By James Mont
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking one-of-a-kind lamp polished brass base sitting on black lacquer wood base, freshly rewired the shade its included and measures 16" by 8", we rewired the lamp and resprayed t...
Brass
Sculptural Hollywood Regency Mid Century Brass Table Lamp
By Constantin Brancusi 2
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible sculptural brass table lamp from the 1950s. Reminiscent of mid-century sculpture by Constantin Brancusi or Barbara Hepworth. Freeform base.
Brass
Post-Modern Brass Table Lamp with Brass Shade
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique Post-Modern brass table lamp with brass shade, circa 1980s. The lamp has heavy solid brass construction with a beaut...
Brass
Monumental Midcentury Hand Carved Marble Table Lamp by Marbro Lamp Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible monumental midcentury hand carved marble table lamp by Marbro Lamp Company, circa 1960s. This lamp is massive and very impressive s...
Marble, Brass
Rare Italian Gold Leaf Finish Post-Modern Floor Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful simple iron floor lamp freshly rewired with gold guild finish, circa 1980's Lampshade its Not Included, great design and quality. 61" tall to the top of the finial.
Iron, Gold Leaf
Brass & Marble Multi-Directional Pharmacy Floor Lamp Attributed Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice polished brass multi-directional pharmacy floor lamp we belive its by Frederick Cooper, circa the 1970s. The lamp is multi-directional (goes up and down and the shade ro...
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Italian Gold And Silver Gilt Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian Gold And Silver Gilt Floor Lamp Base with brass body. Rewired and ready to use.
Brass, Steel, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Oversized Brass Ginger Jar Table Lamp, 1960s Hollywood Regency Style
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Swinging 1960s Marbro lamp. Base is 8.5" diameter. 38" high to top of socket.
Brass
Tall Danish Brass Table Lamp, 1910s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Tall Danish Brass Table Lamp, 1910s. Charming tall table lamp, or as shown in photos a low floor lamp. Made of pressed brass parts stacked upon each other. Base in heavy cast iron. ...
Brass
French 1940's Brass & Bronze Floor Lamp with Hand Finished Patina
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s floor lamp features a cast hexagonal base resting on ball feet, providing stability and elegance. The stem is composed of turned and cast bronze pieces that gracefu...
Brass, Bronze
Impressive Hollywood Regency Table Lamp Brass 83cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Impressive and imposing table lamp with a large square lampshade, entirely in Hollywood Regency style, presumably by Belgochrom or Deknudt, circa 1960s-1970s. This beautiful and ver...
Brass, Chrome
Mid Century Regency Solid Polish Brass Two Light Floor Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Regency Solid Polish Brass Two Light Floor Lamp in very clean vintage condition. Measures 11 inches w and 11 deep at the base and stands 64 inches tall.
Brass
