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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$300Sale Price|20% Off
Early and Rare Marshall Studios Signed Martz Open Mouth Vase
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
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
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
$395 / item
H 11.81 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Bosco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase in Purple
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Bosco contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in purple. Bosco vases can be combined harmoniously in different colors and sizes. ...
Murano Glass
$1,760
H 2.76 in W 5.44 in D 4.89 in
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1953
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1953. Great condition. Occasional gla...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$995
H 2.85 in Dm 10.5 in
Paul Ami Bonifas Signed Large Early Mid-Century Swiss Studio Pottery Art Bowl
By Paul Bonifas
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly gorgeous and wonderfully crafted large art bowl by Swiss American sculptor/artist/ceramicist Paul Ami Bonifas (1893-1967). The glaze on this par...
Stoneware
$1,995
H 2.05 in W 4.45 in D 3.75 in
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956. Excellent condition. Incised s...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.75 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Dish Marshall Studios, 1960's. A great design.
Ceramic
Studio Pottery Signed Lidded Jar, circa 1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Studio pottery signed lidded jar. circa 1970.
Ceramic
Gordon Jane Martz Marshall Studios Art Pottery Green Oval Tray
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Gordon Jane Martz Marshall Studios Art Pottery Green Oval Plate signed .75 h x 6.5 w x 5 d Preowned vintage Refer to images
Pottery
$965
H 3.55 in Dm 12.21 in
Large Stoneware Decorative Bowl Floral Motif by Søholm Pottery, Denmark, 1970s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Odense, DK
Large beautiful stoneware bowl handmade at Søholm Stoneware, Denmark in the 1970s. The bowl is hand decorated with a Japanese inspired floral motif depicting a stylized "Lily of the valley" and finished with a wonderful speckled glazing. Soft earth tones. Stamped underneath. The Søholm Pottery on the small island of Bornholm in Denmark was established in 1836 and closed in 1996. They were one of Denmarks finest ceramics workshops. With traditional names such as "Søholm", "Michael Andersen" and "Hjorth's Keramik", Bornholm has managed to place itself heavily on the Danish map within ceramics and handicrafts. Just like Japanese ceramics, Bornholm ceramics...
Stoneware
$1,900
H 3.82 in W 10 in D 10 in
Large Martz Centerpiece Bowl by Jane and Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios, Ceramic
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very large centerpiece bowl designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The couple is known for their ceramics lamps, but they als...
Ceramic
Green Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1965
By Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing green glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965. Great condition. Incised signature ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Jane and Gordon Martz Footed Bowl for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large footed bowl produced by Marshall Studios, circa 1970s. Would work nicely as a center bowl/fruit bowl. Marshall Studios was the infamous company which produced countless lamps...
Ceramic
$936
H 1.97 in W 4.1 in D 4.1 in
Blue Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing 'aniara' glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Incised signat...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early and Rare Marshall Studios Lidded Jar Signed
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Gordon or Jane Martz for Marshall Studios rare and early lidded jar in good condition circa 1950's beautiful design.
Pottery
Early and Rare Marshall Studios Ovall Bowl Signed
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Gordon or Jane Martz for Marshall Studios rare and early bowl great condition circa 1950's beautiful design.
Pottery
Early and Rare Marshall Studios Gloss Glaze Bowl
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Gordon or Jane Martz for Marshall Studios rare and early gloss glaze bowl great condition circa 1950's beautiful design.
Pottery
Gordon Martz Large Scale Ceramic Vessel
By Gordon Martz
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This Martz ceramic vessel in a rarely seen large scale shows off a sturdy platform base in earthenware tones with the inside of the bowl in a white glaze laced with minimal brown and...
Ceramic, Pottery