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 Mosaic Black Coin Tile Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with black ceramic coin tiles. The frame, base and pedestal of the table are all solid oak. Dimensions 14" diame...
Ceramic, Oak
Gordon & Jane Martz Speckle Glazed Mosaic Tile Drink Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with cement colored speckle glaze ceramic coin tiles, with a slightly raised walnut edge. The frame, base and pedesta...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Floor Lamp with White Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz floor lamp with mosaic tile round side table. This piece features a walnut base with inlaid white ceramic coin tiles on the table top. The lamp has a newly made l...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Floor Lamp with Black Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz floor lamp with mosaic tile round side table. This piece features a walnut base with inlaid black ceramic coin tiles on the table top. The lamp has a newly made l...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Square Mosaic Tile Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with square ceramic tiles in dark gray with six cream, dark brown and green tiles placed randomly throughout the tab...
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair of Walnut and Tile Mosaic Side or End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice vintage Mid-Century Modern mosaic tops walnut end tables.
Stone
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, USA, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in High Point, NC
An grey-glazed ceramic and table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 6.25” Diameter Dimensions of...
Ceramic
Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.88 in Dm 16.38 in
1960s Martz Table Walnut Brush Glazed Round Tiles CabinModern Studio Craft
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful earth-toned example, oiled-walnut straight pedestal and base, with uncommon matte glaze round ceramic tiles.
Ceramic, Walnut
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
Handcrafted Modernist Side Drink Table
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted English ash ripple side table in the modernist design. This is a bespoke piece of fine quality, handmade by master-craftsmen in solid English ...
Ash
Comb Blue Frame Side Table by Gordon Guillaumier, Made in Italy
By Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) In Stock in Los Angeles The Comb Blue side table is distinguished by a metal rod frame...
Stainless Steel, Brass
Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mid Century Tile Top Side Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings style mid century tile top side table This table measures: 17.5 wide x 17.5 deep x 15 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
Ceramic, Wood
Gordon and Jane Martz Ceramic Top Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gordon and Jane Martz Ceramic Table Simple Teakwood base Dark Charcoal color tiles against a light grey background
Ceramic
Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Walnut Square Side Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury walnut square side table This end table measures: 26 wide x 26 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vi...
Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Floor Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz design floor lamp for Marshall Studios. Sculpted teak pole with a contour at the upper half of the body, a simple yet pleasing design detail. A domed circular bas...
Oak
Gordon & Jane Martz Ceramic Tile Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz design walnut and ceramic top side table. High quality construction and materials combine for a perfect drinks table. Ready to install and enjoy.
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Triangular Black Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Triangular side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with black ceramic coin tiles with a walnut boarder. The table is supported by three solid walnut triangular leg...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Two Tone Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with ceramic coin tiles in a black and white matte glaze. The frame, base and pedestal of the table are all solid wal...
Ceramic, Walnut
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H 19.75 in W 23.5 in D 32.25 in
Gordon & Jane Martz White Glazed Coin Tile Mosaic Teardrop Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teardrop side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with white ceramic coin tiles. The frame of the table is solid walnut. Dimensions 23.5" width x 32.25" depth x 19...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Brown Speckle Glazed Mosaic Tile Drink Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with brown speckle glaze ceramic coin tiles and finished with a walnut frame, base and pedestal. Dimensions 11.25" d...
Ceramic, Walnut
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H 61 in Dm 18.75 in
Gordon & Jane Martz Floor Lamp with Tan Speckle Glazed Square Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz floor lamp with mosaic tile round side table. This piece features a walnut base with inlaid tan and cream speckle glazed square ceramic tiles on the table top. Th...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Gray Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with gray ceramic coin tiles. The frame, base and pedestal of the table are all solid walnut. Dimensions 18.75" diam...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Green Speckle Glazed Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with green ceramic coin tiles. The frame, base and pedestal of the table are all solid oak. Dimensions 14" diameter ...
Ceramic, Oak
Gordon & Jane Martz Floor Lamp with Speckle Glazed Square Mosaic Side Table
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz floor lamp with mosaic tile round side table. This piece features a walnut base with inlaid brown and cream speckle glazed square ceramic tiles on the table top. ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Royal Blue Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with ceramic coin tiles in a royal blue glaze. The frame, base and pedestal of the table are all solid walnut. Dimen...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Oversized Square Side Table with Tile Inlay
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with square ceramic tiles in a cream glaze with incised linear detailing exposing the stoneware beneath. The frame o...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Tile Top End Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz design tile top end table for Marshall Studios, N.Y. Handsome end table in a solid walnut frame with inlaid avocado colored ceramic tiles. Simple yet sophisticate...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Powder Blue Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with ceramic coin tiles in a soft powder blue matte glaze. The frame, base and pedestal of the table are all solid w...
Ceramic, Walnut