Marbro James Mont-Style Chinese Archaistic Tall Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
About the Item
- Creator:The Marbro Lamp Company (Manufacturer)
- Similar to:James Mont (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Diameter: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
- Style:Archaistic (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In handsome vintage condition. Some small, superficial marks to finish reveal brass underneath; they're mostly on back (where cord exits) so less noticeable. A tiny mark/light wear spot on ebonized base. Natural patina fittings. Shade w/ tiny spots.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU955018714982
The Marbro Lamp Company
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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