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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Gordon & Jane Martz Extra Long Mosaic Tile Console Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Console table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with square ceramic tiles in cream and warm brown tones. The frame of the table and six legs are solid oak. Dimensions ...
Ceramic, Oak
Long Narrow Country Console, Walnut Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Long narrow country console. This rectangular hall table has a rustic country finish with a paneled top showing exposed saw marks above four dra...
Wood
$995
H 29 in W 60 in D 14 in
1990s Gordons Fine Furniture Asian Design Fruitwood Burl Console Sofa Table
By Gordon Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1990s Gordons Fine Furniture Asian design fruitwood burl console table/ sofa table. A pair Asian design fruitwood burl side tables by Gordon's F...
Brass
$15,470 / item
H 34.5 in W 139.5 in D 11 in
Dos Gallos Custom Long Skinny Wood Console Table with Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom console that can be made in Douglas fir, walnut or oak. Built up top to approximately 3 inches thick. Can be made in different sizes, and different finishes. Made in Los Ange...
Iron
$3,800
H 16 in W 72.5 in D 32.5 in
Style of Gordon & Jane Martz Solid Oak & Inlaid Smalti Glass Mosaic Tiles 1970s
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This coffee table was designed and hand-built by Kurt G Kurtis, a listed painter and craftsman, and is very large, and super good looking! At over 70 inches long, its heft not only lies in its size but also its materials. It's made of solid oak slabs and its surface is partially inlaid with expertly patterned smalti glass...
Oak, Glass
Gordon & Jane Martz Mosaic Black Ceramic + Walnut End Tables
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A pair of rare end tables by Gordon & Jane Martz. The square table top is inlaid with round dark grey ceramic tiles placed randomly throughout the table. The frame of the table and f...
Ceramic, Walnut
$4,500
H 19 in Dm 14 in
Gordon & Jane Martz Side Table or Occasional Table Figured Walnut & Ceramic Tile
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by wife & husband duo Gordon & Jane Martz, this table was produced by Marshall Studios in the 1950s. A shining example of Mid-Century as a whole, this piece features everyth...
Ceramic, Walnut
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 58 in Dm 19 in
Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Table Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios, Maria Kipp, Gordon Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classy 1960s stained oak floor lamp with built-in ceramic tile side table by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios is in incredible original vintage condition with a beauti...
Ceramic, Oak
$7,500 / item
H 31.5 in W 59 in D 11.75 in
Extra-Long 'Esquisse' Blackened Iron and Goatskin Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra-long 'Esquisse' parchemin console from our Exclusive Design Frères line. Chic combination of a slender blackened iron base with an inset goats...
Iron
French Provincial Long Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial long console made from reclaimed pine and painted in a rustic antiqued stone grey finish. With six turned and tapered legs with a lower ...
Pine
$6,800 / item
H 31 in W 80 in D 14 in
Georgia Long Black Walnut Console with Shelf by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
Modern solid black walnut console table with shelf, handcrafted in Canada by Autonomous Furniture. Georgia console features exposed end-grai...
Walnut, Hardwood
Pencil Reed Console Table
Located in Denton, TX
Offered is a fabulous, 1970s Italian curved, pencil reed-rattan console table with a circular pattern.
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
$7,500 / set
H 16 in W 15.13 in D 15.13 in
Pair of Black Mosaic Ceramic Tile Tables by Gordon & Jane Martz / Dunbar Wormley
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Black Mosaic Ceramic Tile Tables by Gordon & Jane Martz Some wear to the finish on the walnut. Manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Ceramic
Gordon & Jane Martz Tile Top Console Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz design walnut console table. Sophisticated design by Gordon & Jane Martz with their signature walnut and ceramic tile combination. High quality construction and m...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Mosaic Tile Console Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Console table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with square ceramic tiles in a speckled light gray. The frame of the table and four legs are solid oak. Dimensions 72.2...
Oak, Ceramic
Martz Tile Top Console Table for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Unusual tile top console table in walnut with bright ceramic tiles by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, USA, 1960s.
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual and beautiful tile top console table designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Lilac blue inset tile top in a sculptural...
Walnut