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 & Gordon Martz Stoneware Carafe for Marshall Studios, c.1965
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Ceramic Stoneware Carafe / Pitcher for Marshall Studios, c.1965.
Ceramic, Leather, Stoneware
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
These ceramic tile and walnut bookends were designed and made by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The rectangular forms are softened by the loose brush strokes in the glaz...
Walnut, Ceramic
Martz Blue Ceramic Catchall Ashtray
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Miami, FL
Baby blue glazed stoneware ashtray designed by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The rarely found model CN notched ashtray features a matte glaze in their gorgeous light blue...
Ceramic, Pottery
Jane and Gordon Martz Tray/ Dish for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning tray or dish designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a matte greenish grey body with incisions and decorations. Great colors, glaze, and freeform ...
Ceramic
Tea Pot by Gordon and Jane Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Gordon and Jane Martz ceramic tea pot is a stunning piece of functional art that seamlessly combines form and function. Handcrafted by the renowned American ceramicists, Gordon a...
Ceramic
Gordon & Jane Martz Stoneware Carafe
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Highland, IN
Beautiful in form and highly functional, this model M132 carafe/ coffee server by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios has a great organic shape, is glazed in their signature sub...
Leather, Clay
Pottery Coffee Set with Matching Cups by Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant coffee or tea set by Marshall Studios/Martz consisting of a large coffee pot with leather holder and four matching cups. Beautiful dark brown/almost black glaze, handmade....
Ceramic
$375 / set
H 7.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Oak and Ceramic Bookends by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful pair of bookends by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1960s. These bookends are made from oak and feature a beautiful matte black ceramic in a spiral pa...
Ceramic, Oak
$495 / set
H 7.4 in W 5 in D 4.3 in
Marshall Studios Gordan Jane Martz Tile Walnut Bookends Mid Century
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Iconic walnut and ceramic tile plinth bookends, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz of Marshall Studios. 1960s. One retains the original production sticker. The thickness of the walnut...
Metal
René Lalique for Cusenier, Carafe, France, 1930s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb René Lalique Art Deco carafe created for Cusener. Handle in bronze scale iron oxidised decorations of foliage and berries. Signed "René Lalique pour Cusenier". Excellent co...
Crystal
$2,737Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.88 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed. Small scale stacked, rectangular form, bookends from Aldo L...
Ceramic
Don Shoemaker Bookends for Señal
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at The Fine Arts Institution of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his family and settled in Santa Maria de Guido...
Hardwood
Guapa Thermos
Located in Paris, FR
Thermos Guapa in solid brass in chrome plated finish. Partially covered with genuine leather. Maintains 1 liter liquid’s temperature for up to 12 hours. Al...
Brass, Chrome
$9,500
H 11.81 in W 5.31 in D 4.72 in
Very Fine Pair of French Silver-Mounted Glass Claret Jugs, Paris, circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very fine pair of French silver-mounted glass claret jugs, Paris, circa 1880, Mark of VB. The bulbous spiral-fluted glass bodies each with silver circular foot and neck, leaf-cappe...
Crystal
$1,150
H 1.75 in W 10.75 in D 7.25 in
Bitossi Italy for Raymor Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Ashtray, Catchall Mid Century
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Outstanding 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic catchall or cigar ashtray. Imported and distributed in the United States by Raymor of New York. Featuring a large-scale low centerpiece bowl...
Ceramic, Art Glass
$1,186
H 2.76 in Dm 9.85 in
Tommaso Barbi Signed Cream Ceramic and Brass Ashtray or Catchall, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi, B Ceramiche
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful round ashtray or valet tray in gorgeous burgundy ceramic and brass. This rare decorative piece is signed on the bottom and was designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in It...
Brass
"For Rachel" Tray
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
'For Rachel' tray in cream Hand-sculpted ceramic tray with hand made rectangle shaped elements. This large sized tray is finished with a bespoke cream glaze that reveals the natural...
Ceramic
1960s Japanese Old Art Pottery Modern Green Tea Pot Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an old art pottery Japanese modern green tea pot signed by the artist . Dimensions: 5" H x 6" D x 8.5" W. Please visit take a l...
Pottery
Postmodern Bent Glass Ashtray Bowl Catchall, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A transparent bent glass ashtray or bowl/catchall, Modern style or Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, late 1990s to early 2000s. Two indents at top. Excellent condition as s...
Glass
Jane and Gordon Martz Marshall Studio Pottery Charger
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Pottery charger plate in cream and brown by artist Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. Executed in the 1950’s this piece measures 13” in diameter and 1.5” high. BIOGRAPHY ...
Pottery
Set of Jane and Gordon Martz Pottery Plates and Bowl
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Four hard to find plates and a bowl by Jane and Gordon Martz for their company, Marshall Studios. Incised designs on all pieces. Signed on the back of each piece. 1950s USA. Jane Ma...
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz Walnut & Ceramic Bookends for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gordon and Jane Martz walnut & ceramic bookends for Marshall Studios circa 1965.
Steel
Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Walnut and Tile Bookends
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Denton, TX
Solid walnut with circular inlaid tiles make for a stunning pair of bookends.
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Ceramic Platter by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Low walled ceramic bowl in green (29D27) ‘brushed glaze’ circular pattern.
Ceramic
Set of 3 1950s Gordon & Jane Martz Nº M99-35-1 Herb Jars
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of three partial glazed herb jars, left unglazed for writing contains directly on the bare stoneware. One is signed clearly.
Stoneware
Ceramic and Walnut Lamps by Gordon and Jane Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of incised ceramic and walnut lamps, made by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1960s. Signed on the back. They retain their original walnut finials. Rewired and ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold
H 44 in Dm 19 in
Massive Modernist Ceramic Table Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Southampton, NJ
Monumental ceramic studio-made ceramic and teak lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1965. Original teak finial is present. The lamp base is signed. N...
Ceramic, Wood, Teak
Martz for Marshall Studios Stoneware Coffee / Tea Set
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Complete tea set from Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in rare sky blue matte glaze with Incised linear decoration throughout. The original leather wrap and cork top are in...
Leather, Stoneware, Cork
Collection of Ceramic Pitchers by Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Ceramic Pitchers by Martz. Dimensions and prices vary.
Ceramic
Pair of Martz Pottery Lamps
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern Pottery Lamps designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. This pair features a light blue matte ceramic glaze. Price...
Ceramic
Pair of Martz Ceramic Lamps
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of black Marshall studio/Martz ceramic lamps with pear shaped bases and tapered columns and the original wood finials, signed Martz.
Ceramic