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Gordon & Jane Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamps, Gunmetal Black Glaze

About the Item

What is it? — A rare pair of model #101 lamps by Gordon and Jane Martz. Featured in the 1953 "Good Design" exhibition, these model #101 lamps are the model that put Jane, Gordon Martz and Marshall Studios on the map. These signed Martz #101 lamps come in the much sought after gunmetal black glaze — just a bit shiny, with the tiniest bit of metallic sheen. The model #101 features a teardrop-like body that gradually tapers to a thin neck. The set is complete with a new set of grasscloth shades (a popular material throughout the duration of Marshall Studios) that are a very, very close size and materials match to the original shades used on this model. This set features both of the original finials that were unique to the model #101 — a pointed dome peak that gradually tapers into a shape that mimics the curves of the lamp itself. Martz / Marshall Studios 101 — Jane Marshall—whose grandmother founded Marshall Studios in 1922—married Gordon Martz in 1951, a year before the couple graduated from New York’s Alfred University. They returned to Veedersburg, Indiana to work in the family business, bringing with them a passion for contemporary hand-designed stoneware. The Martz's work transformed Marshall Studios. What had been a lampshade manufacturing company became a hotbed of handcrafted modern lamps and accessories. Martz lamp bases were slip-cast for mass production and later decorated by hand using techniques such as incising, dipping, and brushing to create a variety of patterns and colors. Martz lamps have been featured in the Museum of Modern Art, a growing number of private collections and are the darling of the French modernist auction scene. Condition: — Both lamps are in spectacular vintage condition. No chips, cracks, dings, etc. Both lamps currently feature their original cords, and hardware. I can keep this all original or I can replace everything with new brass hardware and high quality sockets. Your choice. One of the finals has been refinished. Dimensions: — Ceramic base: 11" height x 5.5" bottom diameter. Height from base to bulb socket: 16" height. Height to top of finial: 24" height.

Creator:

Gordon & Jane Martz (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)

Power Source:

Plug-in

Lampshade:

Included

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Ceramic,Walnut,Glazed

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1960

Condition:

Replacements made: New Shades. One of the finials has been refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Portland, OR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU6547233615792

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Gordon & Jane Martz

Gordon 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, Gordon and Jane 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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