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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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
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 in black. Designed and made in the USA, 1960s. Ceramic body, wooden stem. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Com...
Ceramic, Wood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 58 in Dm 16.25 in
1960s Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Walnut Floor Lamp Cabin Modern Rustic
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern floor lamp. Solid turned walnut base, shaft, finial. Inlaid tan Martz ceramic tiles to top of base. Fully Functional, takes Normal sized US screw-in ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Table Lamp, USA circa 1960s
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
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
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
$6,500
H 59 in W 16 in D 16 in
Gordon and Jane Martz Black Ceramic Tile Mosaic Floor Lamp with Side Table 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Troy, MI
Gordon and Jane Martz floor lamp with coin tile mosaic table Model W4-45R Marshall Studios USA circa 1960's Walnut base with an integrated floating table inlaid with round matte bl...
Ceramic, Fabric, Walnut, Stoneware
Jane and Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Raleigh, NC
A wonderful Martz lamp from Marshall Studios. With a unique genie bottle form the neutral glazed base measures 7" diameter. Burlap shade is in good condition, however not original ...
Pottery
$6,800 / set
H 29.63 in Dm 8.38 in
Jane & Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1965
By Gordon Martz, Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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
$14,400
H 52 in Dm 15 in
Gordon & Jane Martz Glazed Brown Gray Ceramic & Walnut Floor Lamp, circa 1955
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A most magnificent Mid-Century Modern sculptural and layered Martz ceramic floor lamp with walnut shelf and base. Hand carved multidimensional glazed rings of hand painted brown and white hues give the floor lamp a sense of movement - like moving rings...
Brass
Jane and Gordon Martz Floor Lamp with Tile Table Mid Century Modern
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s floor lamp with integrated tile table top designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Labeled with a Martz Pitcher logo on the plug. This Model WL4 lamp first app...
Ceramic, Mahogany
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 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
$5,195
H 56 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Teak Tile Table Floor Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Teak Tile Table Floor Lamp This lamp measures: 18.75 wide x 18.75 deep x 56 inches high Excellent Vintage Co...
Ceramic, Teak
Stacked Walnut Martz Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stacked walnut table lamp designed by famed lamp makers Jane and Gordon Martz. Incredible wood grain creates a flowing form against the stark lines of the...
Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Table Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Gordon Martz, Maria Kipp, Marshall Studios
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
Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Floor Lamp w Maria Kipp Woven Shade
By Maria Kipp, Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classy 1960s stained oak floor lamp with built-in side table by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios is in incredible original vintage condition with a beautiful light pat...
Ceramic, Oak
Gordon & Jane Martz Floor Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz design walnut five light three way switch floor lamp for Marshall Studios, U.S.A. Original wiring in good working order with a vi...
Walnut
Sold
H 59 in Dm 15.5 in
Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Floor Lamp with Ceramic Tiles Table
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classy floor lamp with built-in side table by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios is in incredible original vintage condition with a beautiful light patina. The built-in ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon and Jane Martz Walnut Floor Lamp with Ceramic Base
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exceptional Martz floor lamp (Model #P158-28FI) features a ceramic base in alternating 'rings' of beige and light brown offset by a walnut base, stem, ring, and finial. The base...
Ceramic, Walnut
Exceptional Floor Lamp by Gordon Martz of Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz
Located in NYC, NY
A ceramic and wood floor lamp by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The lamp has an oak frame and a ceramic base with a ribbed pattern throughout. The table's surface is inl...
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Mid-Century Modern Walnut Floor Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in Wayne, NJ
Gordon Martz Marshall studios Mid-Century Modern walnut floor lamp . It is 60 in to top of finale - base 11" , 48" to the switch .Shown with 2 different lampshades so you my tell wh...
Towering Gordon Martz Pottery Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Gordon & Jane Martz tall table lamp with a matte cream shaped base with concentric sgraffito circles in terra cotta and a tall lathe turned collar of teak and matching te...
A Gordon Martz Floor Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
A teak floor lamp with rectangular hand-made glazed ceramic tiles. Designed by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. USA, circa 1950. Lamp Dimensions: 57.25" height x 14" base. ...
Teak