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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Vintage Matte Stoneware "Beehive" Pendant Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceramic pendant lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios as part of the "236" series of hanging lights (ca. 1960s, Veedersburg Indiana, USA). Beehive-form perforat...
Metal
Rare Martz Hanging Ceramic Pendant Swirl Glaze Shade Lamp Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Martz hanging ceramic pendant swirl glaze shade lamp Marshall Studios Ceramic portion is about 11" height.
Ceramic
H 19 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Table lamp designed by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Great painted detailing with hues of yellow and brown. Overall: 19” tall 13” wide Ceramic: 9...
Ceramic
H 19 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz, Robins Egg Blue
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Table lamp designed by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Great robins egg blue flat or matte glaze. Overall: 19” tall 13” wide Ceramic: 9” tall ...
Ceramic
H 25.5 in Dm 9 in
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful table lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a flat speckled sea foam glaze with incised details. Wonderful shape and color palette. Dimensi...
Ceramic
H 28 in Dm 7.25 in
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Table lamp designed by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Dimensions: 28” tall 15” wide Ceramic 15” tall 7.25” wide....
Ceramic, Walnut
Rare Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Studio Pottery Lamp Marshall Studios Midcentury
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful matte leather Carmel glaze color with Sgraffito designs. All original, procured from original owners, retain paper decal label, this lamp is estate fresh. Vintage shade doe...
Stoneware
H 16.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Cobalt Blue / White Swirl Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
💡 Marshall Studios Martz Model M-83 Table Lamp (1950s/60s) — A true piece of midcentury design history, this stunning table lamp is attributed to the legendary Gordon and Jane Martz...
Brass
H 35 in W 8 in D 8 in
Gordon & Jane Martz Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Glazed Ceramic, New Custom Linen Shade Dimensions: 35in H x 8in W x 8in D Lamp Shade: 10in H x 15in W ________________________________________ Transformin...
Ceramic, Linen, Wood, Walnut
H 16.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Matte Tan Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
💡 WHAT IS IT? — Another gem from the masters of mid century lightning – Gordon and Jane Martz. A small but exceptionally versatile lamp! This signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a...
Brass
H 15.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz, Ceramic
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful matte dark (black with almost a slight navy hint) lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Great texture, shape, and color. This lamp would ...
Ceramic
H 37 in W 8 in D 8 in
Gordon & Jane Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamps, White Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
WHAT IS IT? — This pair of Martz model no. 165-28-1 lamps arrives with white glaze bodies that are decorated with a top-to-bottom incised line pattern. The lamps are topped off with ...
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
H 4.75 in Dm 27.25 in
Martz Lamps by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, Ceramic Table Lamps
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Table lamps designed by ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Color a brown with some hues of plum. Dimensions Overall; 27.25” tall 15” wide Ceramic ; 14" tal...
Ceramic
H 25.5 in W 5.75 in D 6.5 in
Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, Ceramic Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful minimalist table lamp in ceramic by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a ceramic hexagon base accentuated with a thick walnut neck an...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon and Jane Martz Marshall Studios Pierced Black Ceramic Pendant Lamp 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Troy, MI
Rare hanging pendant lamp designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios 1960s Modern 236 in matte black glaze with perforated holes for a soft and enchanting light pattern ...
Ceramic
H 10.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Gordon and Jane Martz Model 236 Hanging Pendant Lamp perforated swirl glaze
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A highly collectable 1960s lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz of Marshall Studios in Veedersburg Indiana. These lamps are highly sought after and are showing up in designs all ov...
Brass