Marbro Original Italian Porcelain Table Lamp Cobalt Blue 1960s Empire RARE‎

CIRCA 1960 Incredible Midnight Color! Blue Cobalt. Marbro Lamp Company, founded just before the outbreak of WWII, whose primary customers were at the top of the economic ladder, were now dwindling in number, but still wanted to live with the quality of life they had before the homogenization of modern living. So Marbro initiated their Marbro Original lamps - one of a kind pieces made in the old bespoke manner for customers who could afford to spend a lot more to get the very best in the world. Marbro spared no expense and had lamps made in shops all over the world, many in Italy to produce unique glass or porcelain bodies. Each original lamp received a number and a unique sticker that identified it. Roughly a little over 10000 original lamps were made until the company was sold in 1987. This program made MARBRO a legendary name in lighting. Royalty, celebrities and the who's who of the world sought out lamps that no one else could ever own. It was a genius marketing move and probably added several decades to the company's survival in an ever competitive lighting marketplace. The Superb and Splendid lamp is the finest porcelain gilded by the purest gold. It is done in an Empire revival style and has a simple elegance, stark contrasts and commands attention subtly, without noise but by its sterling quality and elegant design. The color is nearly indescribable and unique!  Condition:: GoodWear consistent with age and use.  Metal on base and on top shows spotting/ tarnish.