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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Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Vase for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Wonderful white and tan (u...
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz Collection of Ceramic Vases
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A collection of four small vases designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their lamps, Jane and Gordon designed many different household ceramic items.
Ceramic
Jane & Gordon Martz, Vase, Ceramic, Marshal Studios, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A vase designed by husband and wife duo Jane & Gordon Martz. Produced by Marshall Studios, Indianapolis, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 7.0"W x 7.0"D Wear consiste...
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz Ceramic Vase, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large round vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Wonderful rose/ blus...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Vase
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large round vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Wonderful white and ...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Large Ceramic Vase
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios in a blush/ rose glaze. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Won...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Vase for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A well proportioned vase produced by Marshall Studios, circa 1970s. This one with a glazed white body with incised unglazed swirls. Marshall Studios was the infamous company which p...
Ceramic
Don Reitz Studio Ceramic Vase
By Don Reitz
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large ceramic tea bowl with abstract design. Signed on the bottom “Reitz”. Measures: 4.5" H x 5.25" D. Don Reitz (1929-2014) is recognized as one of the most important and influ...
Ceramic
$153Sale Price|50% Off
H 9.85 in Dm 7.09 in
Ditmar Urbach Ceramic Vase From Julie Collection, Czechoslovakia 1964
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful ceramic vase and in excellent condition without any wear. Produced by Ditmar Urbach in Czechoslovakia in 1964. The vase was designed as part of Julie Collection. Original s...
Ceramic
Wilhelm and Elly Kuch Studio Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1970
By Wilhelm Kuch
Located in Munich, DE
Wilhelm and Elly Kuch studio pottery vase Burgthann, Germany, 1974, signed Kuch.
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Studio Ceramic Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Great detail in this signed ceramic vase with a glazed white ceramic and detailed with cut and formed ceramic ornamentation around upper portion. Well executed.
Ceramic
Painterly Glazed Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Painterly Glazed studio pottery vase. Mid-20th century. This is a beautiful little vase which is painterly decorated. A joy to look at and a fun piece on your desk, cabinet or tab...
Pottery, Stoneware
MCM Signed Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Large 23"
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Offering One of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Art Acquisitions Of A Signed Large Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Approximate...
Ceramic
$1,230 / set
H 7.88 in W 17.72 in D 3.15 in
Collection of 8 Constance Spry Style Ceramic Vases including Wedgwood Florist
By Constance Spry
Located in Southampton, GB
A collection of 8 Constance Spry style vases. Makers marks like Wedgwood, Kensington Ware, Wade, with some unmarked. A great collection for planting bulbs coming into Spring. Englan...
Ceramic
Collection of Japanese Bronze Vases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of ten Japanese bronze vases, Japan, 20th century. They all exhibit sculptural forms and have a wide range of patinas from deep browns to warty verdigris greens. The large...
Metal, Bronze
$1,836Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.85 in Dm 5.91 in
Collection of Scandinavian Modern Green Ceramic Vases
By Kupittaan Savi, Arabia, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your living space with our exquisite collection of green ceramic vases, curated meticulously from renowned makers like Uppsala-Ekeby, Kupittaa ceramics, and Arabia. Each piec...
Ceramic
Large 1970s Signed Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Large signed Mid-Century Modern studio pottery italian style ceramic vase. Signed and date by the artist, BF 77. Features a brutalist inspired design with hand-painted floral motiv...
Ceramic
Collection of Blue and Green Studio Glass Vases
By Michael Harris
Located in Greenwich, CT
Assortment of blue and green Mdina glass vases, made in Malta in the 1960s and 70s under the direction of founder Michael Harris, an English artist who established the Mdina glasswor...
Glass
Black and White Ceramic Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Black ceramic vase with white glaze drips
Ceramic
Vintage Miniature Bud Vase by Gordon & Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Miniature Bud Vase by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. Beautiful white and tan (unglazed) color in very good condition with ...
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz Ceramic Vase, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large round vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Wonderful white and ...
Ceramic
Martz Ceramic Jar or Vase by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare vase or jar designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The ceramicist duo is known for their lamps, but the couple also designed an array of household ceramics. Offered here is what was originally intended to be a utensil jar...
Ceramic
Gordon Martz, Freeform Vase, Semi-Glazed Ceramic, Artist's Studio, 1981
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A unique ceramic vase, produced by Gordon Martz, artist's studio. It is signed and dated 1981 to the underside. Jane & Gordon Martz works are represented in the permanent collecti...
Ceramic
Vintage Sculptural Matte White Incised Martz Pottery Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century sculptural accent table lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. This piece features a matte white ceramic...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon and Jane Martz Art Pottery Weed Pot, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and very fine mid-century modern bottle shaped example with pale iridescent peach partially glazed cream colored body. The vase is further decorated with stylized dark blue line...
Ceramic