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Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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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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Creator: Gordon & Jane Martz
1960s Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in South Jordan, UT
This minimalist organic table lamp is designed by the famed husband and wife duo, Jane & Gordon Martz. The color is a subtle speckled olive brown with a lovely delicate aged patina. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, 1960s, Ceramic
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in South Jordan, UT
Uncommon matte green glazed ceramic table lamp by A unique table lamp ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz, for Marshall Studios, 1960s. Features a matte green, glazed body with in...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Gordon and Jane Martz 170 Lamp Pair for Marshall Studios Maroon Tan Sgraffito
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Walnut

Vintage Midcentury Martz Signed Stacked Ceramic Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM table lamp. Made by the iconic Gordon and Jane Martz. A chic stacked ceramic body with a matte finish and hand painted cen...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Paint

Gordon Martz Table Lamp White with Yellow Swirls
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
Gordon Martz table lamp white with yellow swirls.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1960s M-200 Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A highly collectable 1960s table 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 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Walnut

Gordon Martz Small Ceramic Torpedo Table Lamp in White
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
Gordon Martz small ceramic torpedo table lamp in white.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1960s Gordon and Jane Martz Table lamp M41 for Marshall Studios Light Gray whit
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Walnut

1960s Jane and Gordon Martz Custom Table lamp for Marshall Studios with custom s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This lamp has a custom shape as confirmed by daughter Ann Martz, The shape never appears in any of the catalogues and was likely a firing mishap that turned in to a one off custom la...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Walnut

1960s Gordon and Jane Martz Geometric Table Lamp M216 for Marshall Studios Gray
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Walnut

Gordon and Jane Martz M 53 Lamp for Marshall Studios Light Gray Blue white Cone
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Walnut

1960s Gordon and Jane Martz White Incised Table lamp M197 for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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 over the world. Blending sophistication and modern these lamps are sure to take your design to the next level. This large white geometric table lamp...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Walnut

Gordon & Jane Martz table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Gordon & Jane Martz table lamps 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 & Jane Martz table lamps, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original table lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider table lamps by Marshall Studios, Laurel Lamp Company, and The Marbro Lamp Company. Prices for Gordon & Jane Martz table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $400 and can go as high as $8,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,900.

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