Gordon Martz 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, Jane and Gordon 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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Unusual Ceramic Pendant by Martz
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare pendant by Gordon Martz/Marshall Studios in matte black, ref. 268-45, ca' 1960's.
Ceramic
Martz Square Coffee Table in White Ceramic Circular Tiles Set in Charcoal Grout
By Gordon Martz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jane and Gordon Martz sublime ceramic artists, who created some of the most beautiful ceramic pieces of art in the midcentury period. This table is finished in oak with white ceramic...
Ceramic
$4,300Sale Price|20% Off
Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Table Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz, Maria Kipp
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
Expertly Restored- Mid-Century Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz
By Gordon Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Jane & Gordon Martz Manufacturer: Martz Studio Dimensions: 29.50in H x 8in W x 8in D Lamp Shades: 10in H x 17in W ________________________________________ Transformi...
Brass
Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios, USA circa 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gordon Martz ceramic table lamp in black. Designed and made in the USA, 1960s. Ceramic body, wooden stem. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Com...
Ceramic, Wood
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Table Lamp, Large
By Gordon Martz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios table lamp. USA, 1960s Ceramic, walnut, brass. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. NO TARIFFS, Duties or Customs fees ...
Brass
Jane & Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1965
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1965. Measures: 29.63" To the top of the socket. 22.38" To the top of the ceramic. 8.38" diameter (The lamp ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Martz Ceramic Lamp with Sgraffito Decoration
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting Martz ceramic lamp with whimsical sgraffito decoration.
Ceramic
Gordon Martz Tile Mosaic Round Top Coffee Table on Tapered Dowel Legs MINT!
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gordon Martz Tile Mosaic Mid-Century Modern round top coffee table on tapered dowel legs MINT!.
Ceramic, Chestnut
$6,800
Unusual Martz Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual ceramic lamp by Gordon Martz/Marshall Studios. Model M202-45-4 in matt black finish, appears closer to chocolate dark brown, decorated between the bulbous shapes.Original linen drum...
Ceramic
Martz Marshall Studios Ceramis Tile And Walnut Floor Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
1960's Martz Marshall Studios ceramic tile and walnut floor lamp, newly rewired and lightly restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Ceramic, Walnut
$1,500 / item
Selection of Midcentury Ceramic Lamps
By Gordon Martz, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamps, circa 1950s - 1960s. They are priced at $1500 each. The price noted and measurements noted include the shade. They are all rewi...
Metal
$1,020Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible and rare set by Gordon Martz for Marshall studios each piece is signed and comes with 4 espresso cups, 4 small plates a sugar, and a creamer, nice condition no chips or...
Pottery
Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios, USA circa 1960s
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gordon Martz ceramic table lamp for Marshall Studios. Designed and made in the USA, 1960s Ceramic body, wooden stem. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request....
Ceramic, Wood
Large MCM Stoneware Bowl with Floral Design by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM stoneware bowl with floral design by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1950s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures a heft...
Stoneware
Jane & Gordon Martz Olive & Tan Banded Pottery Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios olive and tan M217 table lamp, 1960's. Featuring a matte glazed charcoal, olive green stoneware body with contrasting Beige, Tan banding. Original t...
Stoneware
Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Incised Olive & Tan Table Lamp, 1950s
By Gordon Martz
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Brown Banded Art Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's. Featuring a classic handcrafted Marshall Studios ceramic barrel form, mat...
Stoneware
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Brushed Olive Green Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios matte glazed stoneware table lamp. Featuring lamp form 178 accentuated with loose banded design. Brown brushed with Dark Beige and shades of Olive G...
Ceramic, Teak
Gordon Martz Studio Striped Ceramic Table Lamp, Signed
By Gordon Martz
Located in St. Louis, MO
Gordon Martz for Martz Studio striped ceramic table lamp, with original teak finial. Excellent condition, sold without a shade. 28.75 to top of finial.
Ceramic
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Table Lamp, USA circa 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios table lamp. Designed and made in USA, 1960s Ceramic body with wooden stem. Signed. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US rewiring upon req...
Brass
Studio Made Ceramic Bowl by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Earth-tone ceramic bowl with matte glaze by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. Signed in the ceramic along with ori...
Ceramic
Rare Handmade Set of 10 Stoneware Tumblers by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall
By Gordon Martz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare set of 10 stoneware tumblers created by Gordon and Jane Martz. They measure 5 5/8" in height by 3 1/8" in diameter and all re signed Martz. In very good vintage condition. The ...
Stoneware
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Early and Rare Marshall Studios Signed Martz Open Mouth Vase
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Gordon or Jane Martz for Marshall Studios rare and early open mouth vase, in good condition circa 1950's beautiful design. signed
Pottery
Unusual Ceramic Lamp by Martz
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual example of a table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.
White Architectural Lamp by Gordon Martz Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, ca' 1960's. Total height with shade 38", ceramic base only 19.5"H, 7"D. Matt white glaze with brown vertical lines-this lamp has a ...
Ceramic
Elegant Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting ceramic lamp Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1950s.
Ceramic
Martz Marshall Studios Side Table with Tile Top
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual side table by Gordon Martz/Marshall studios ca' 1960's. Interesting pattern of ceramic tiles encased in walnut square shaped frame. Measures 16"H, 23.75 x 23.75".
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios, Tall Pottery Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-20th century, tapered ceramic vase with white/gray glaze and incised line pattern, walnut mount to socket, walnut cylindrical finial, marked at base with white barrel shade. Tot...
Pottery
Vintage Mid 20th Century Martz Ceramic Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful example of iconic American studio pottery, this vintage table lamp was designed by the celebrated duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. This piece showcases the...
Clay, Pottery
Gordon Martz Modern Pitcher
By Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern ceramic pitcher designed by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.
Ceramic
Large Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Midcentury Art Pottery Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features stacked, ceramic segments of matte, swirled, earth tones with teak base and neck.
Ceramic, Teak
Art Pottery Brown Striped Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, art pottery table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features a muted gray, striped base with teak neck and finial. The lamp is 24.5 inches height to the socket.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tan Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features an organically shaped, matte glaze, tan ceramic base with walnut accents and brass hardware....
Ceramic, Walnut
Vintage Late 20th Century Martz Pinstripe Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A true icon of Mid-Century Modern design, this vintage table lamp by the celebrated duo Jane and Gordon Martz is a must-have for any serious collector. Produced by Marshall Studios, ...
Pottery, Teak
Vintage Mid 20th Century Martz Hand Painted Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your interior with the distinctive artistry of this Vintage Mid-Century Modern Martz Hand Painted Table Lamp. A true collector's piece, this sculptural ceramic lamp featur...
Brass
Ceramic Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, 1950s
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stacked three-part Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp designed by Gordon Martz with broad stroke under-glazing in tan and green. Made by Marshall Studios in the USA, circa 1950s.
Ceramic
Tall Stacked Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall and impressive, stacked ceramic, art pottery table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios with teak neck and subtle sgraffito detail.
Ceramic, Teak