Gordon Martz Lighting
American
Gordon Martz and Jane Martz were prominent designers and creators of simple, elegant, handcrafted ceramic goods. Their vintage mid-century modern designs for table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers and pendants are daring but relaxed and make for versatile additions to any space.
Jane Martz’s grandmother established the family-owned American lampshades company Marshall Studios in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1922. Jessie “Muz” Marshall produced hand-painted lampshades out of her home, then expanded to include lamp bases made of wood. The business later moved to Veedersburg. After studying at New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Jane and Gordon joined the company in the early 1950s and stepped in to run Marshall Studios after it had been managed by Jane’s parents. Gordon and Jane instilled the brand with fresh energy and new ideas. They introduced innovative modernist stoneware lamps, decorative accessories and more that became immediately popular with new homeowners of the era. Later, there was a return to lamp bases made solely of wood, and floor lamps, bookends and tables with tile tops appeared in the company catalogs.
The Marshall Studios M101 lamp was featured in the Museum of Modern Art’s “Good Design” exhibit in 1953, which also featured the work of other mid-century luminaries such as Jens Risom, Paul McCobb, George Nelson and more.
Gordon and Jane explored color and texture at the company during the 1950s and ‘60s and continued the rich legacy of craftsmanship for which Marshall Studios had become known. The manufacturer secured government contracts and their works were featured in Interiors magazine. Etchings and other decoration continued to be done by hand, and Jane eventually also took an interest in the fabric and textiles used to hand-cover the paper shades, producing a complementary line of hand-woven pillows and other goods.
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Creator: Gordon Martz
Martz Marshall Studios Dark Matte Brown Pottery Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz, Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Garnerville, NY
The signature stepped and delicately tapered cylindrical pottery table lamps produced by Marshall Studios by Jane and Gordon Martz. Signed by the wire hole with the famous incised Ma...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Martz Marshall Studios Matte White Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz, Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Garnerville, NY
The signature stepped and delicately tapered cylindrical pottery table lamps produced by Marshall Studios by Jane and Gordon Martz. Signed to the left of the wire hole with the famou...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Jane & Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1965
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1965.
Measures:
29.63" To the top of the socket.
22.38" To the top of the ceramic.
8.38" diameter
(The lamp ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Selection of Midcentury Ceramic Lamps
By Gordon Martz, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamps, circa 1950s - 1960s.
They are priced at $1500 each.
The price noted and measurements noted include the shade. They are all rewi...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gordon & Jane Martz Ceramic Table Lamp Matt Gray Glaze
By Gordon Martz
Located in Fulton, CA
Matt gray glaze and teak accents on this signed Gordon & Jane Martz Table lamp. Original lamp shade and original teak wood finial. Incised "Martz" on base. E...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Metal
Martz Ceramic Lamp with Sgraffito Decoration
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting Martz ceramic lamp with whimsical sgraffito decoration.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Gordon Martz Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stoneware lamp finished in a matte white & tan glaze. Shade not included.
Excellent rewired condition with no cracks or chips. Like new.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Brass
Unusual Martz Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual ceramic lamp by Gordon Martz/Marshall Studios. Model M202-45-4 in matt black finish, appears closer to chocolate dark brown, decorated between the bulbous shapes.Original linen drum...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual Ceramic Pendant by Martz
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare pendant by Gordon Martz/Marshall Studios in matte black, ref. 268-45, ca' 1960's.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Tan Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features an organically shaped, matte glaze, tan ceramic base with walnut accents and brass hardware....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
White Architectural Lamp by Gordon Martz Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, ca' 1960's. Total height with shade 38", ceramic base only 19.5"H, 7"D. Matt white glaze with brown vertical lines-this lamp has a ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting ceramic lamp Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Olive & Tan Incised Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Brown Banded Art Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's. Featuring a classic handcrafted Marshall Studios ceramic barrel form, mat...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Jane & Gordon Martz Olive & Tan Banded Pottery Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios olive and tan M217 table lamp, 1960's. Featuring a matte glazed charcoal, olive green stoneware body with contrasting Beige, Tan banding. Original t...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Large Gordon and Jane Martz Walnut and Ceramic Table Lamp with Finial
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large Martz for Marshall Studios table lamp features a pale grey body with banded sgraffito decoration, exposing the unglazed surface beneath. This example showcases the rich wa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Brushed Olive Green Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios matte glazed stoneware table lamp. Featuring lamp form 178 accentuated with loose banded design. Brown brushed with Dark Beige and shades of Olive G...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Unusual Ceramic Lamp by Martz
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual example of a table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Table Lamp, Large
By Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios table lamp.
USA, 1960s
Ceramic, walnut, brass.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios table lamp.
Ceramic body with wooden stem. Signed.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz For Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features a matte brown, swirl motif and teak neck. The height to socket is 17 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Art Pottery Brown Striped Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, art pottery table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features a muted gray, striped base with teak neck and finial. The lamp is 24.5 inches height to the socket.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp by Gordan Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stacked three-part Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp designed by Gordon Martz with broad stroke under-glazing in tan and green. Made by Marshall Studios in the USA, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gordon Martz design ceramic hexagonal incised table lamp in very good original condition, signed.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gordon Martz ceramic table lamp.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gordon Martz ceramic table lamp in black.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Gordon Martz Studio Striped Ceramic Table Lamp, Signed
By Gordon Martz
Located in St. Louis, MO
Gordon Martz for Martz Studio striped ceramic table lamp, with original teak finial. Excellent condition, sold without a shade. 28.75 to top of finial.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Midcentury Art Pottery Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features stacked, ceramic segments of matte, swirled, earth tones with teak base and neck.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Tall Stacked Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall and impressive, stacked ceramic, art pottery table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios with teak neck and subtle sgraffito detail.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Rare Hand-Sculpted Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Gordon and Jane Martz, Signed
By Gordon Martz
Located in New York City, NY
Very rare, hand-sculpted and signed table lamp by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. This is a collector's item and great example of their work.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Midcentury Art Pottery Table Lamps
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in NYC, NY
Impressive large ceramic lamp by Martz Studios with segmented body and swirling tones of greens and browns. Shade is included.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Gordon Martz lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Gordon Martz lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gordon Martz lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Gordon Martz were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Paul Mayen, Tony Paul, and Kurt Versen. Prices for Gordon Martz lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $900 and can go as high as $6,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,350.