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 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
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
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
Classical Italian Pietra Dura Stone Mosaic Round Table Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Classical Italian Pietra Dura compass rose mosaic round white marble tabletop handcrafted with serpentine green, Alicante red, Nero black, travertine and o...
Marble
Square Tue Poulsen Ceramic Art Tile Coffee Table in Rosewood
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Tue Poulsen Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Tile Measurements: 41.25" wide x 41.25" deep x 20" tall
Rosewood
$2,995
H 17.75 in W 22 in D 22 in
Catalina California or Mission Arts & Crafts Style Spanish Tile Top Side Table
By Catalina Pottery
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Catalina, California, Taylor, or Mission Arts & Crafts style Spanish tile top side or end table. Comprised of a square top with four ceramic tiles inlaid in an oak frame and...
Ceramic, Oak
Mid-Century botanical ceramic tile coffee table in Oak, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This handcrafted mid-century coffee table features a striking square top composed of 25 ceramic tiles, each uniquely decorated with pressed botanical motifs – including leaves, stems...
Ceramic, Oak
Chinese Square Side Table with Mirror Top
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant, square side table has a streamlined form that draws from traditional Chinese furniture designs. Lightweight and open, the cube-form table has slender corner legs anchor...
Mirror, Wood
$985 / item
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Handmade Colorful Tiles Table top Side Table Caldas Square with Portuguese Tiles
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Well-known for its ceramics tradition, Portuguese tiles production dates back to 16th century. Inheriting this rich crafts knowledge, the table tops of Caldas tables are made with ha...
Metal
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.25 in W 31 in D 18.75 in
Handsome John Wisner Ficks Reed Asian Modern Rattan Bamboo Tile Top Side Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome John Wisner for Ficks Reed Asian modern tile top side table. This piece features a white tile top framed with solid mahogany with applied Chinese character and fan decoratio...
Ceramic, Rattan
$5,736
H 15.75 in W 42.13 in D 26.19 in
Guillerme et Chambron 'Boomerang' Coffee Table With Ceramic Tiles
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
‘Boomerang’ coffee table by Guillerme et Chambron for Edition Votre Maison, France, c.1960–1970. Crafted in waxed oak with a distinctive boomerang-shaped top, the table features an i...
Ceramic, Oak
$22,700
H 10.24 in W 46.46 in D 21.07 in
Roger Capron Rare 'Alouette' Coffee Table in Ceramic Tiles and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron 'Alouette' coffee table, ceramic brown tiles, beech, France, 1960s A striking and rare coffee table by Roger Capron, model 'Alouette', crafted in France. The design co...
Ceramic, Beech
Vintage Asti by Vallauris Ceramic Tile Top Coffee Table
By Vallauris
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderfully modern yet vintage ceramic top tiled coffee table, made in Vallauris, France circa 1960's. The design and colors are very relevant today, white intertwining circles ...
Ceramic, Wood
$4,499
H 15.5 in Dm 37 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Gordon & Jane Martz Mosaic Tile & Walnut Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Burbank, CA
1960's Mid century Modern round coffee table for sale. It's a special and rare table by Gordon & Jane Martz, and is a beautiful work of art. It features mosaic tile in teal, copper, ...
Ceramic, Walnut
$2,071 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 39.38 in
Handmade Colorful Yellow Tiles Table top Round Centre Table Caldas for Outdoors
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Well-known for its ceramics tradition, Portuguese tiles production dates back to XVI century. Inheriting this rich crafts knowledge, the table tops of Caldas tables are made with handmade ceramic tiles...
Metal
Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Floor Lamp w Maria Kipp Woven Shade
By Gordon Martz, Gordon & Jane Martz, Maria Kipp, Marshall Studios
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
Sold
H 15.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Geometric Mosaic Tile Top Table by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Industries
By Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
Rare early Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Industries tile top table. This great example features a bold rectangular black line within a larger black rectangular line, on a white tile background, with anodized aluminum trim, on steel tapered pole legs. The table still retains its Marshall Industries paper label, please see images. The table is unusual for Martz, as it doesn't incorporate and decorative wood elements, instead using more industrial parts throughout, purely modern in concept and execution. In addition to the black and white tiles...
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Massive Tile Topped Round Dining Table, 1960s
By Gordon Martz
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a monumental and captivating, ceramic tile topped dining table, by Gordon Martz, circa the 1960s. In excellent ...
Wood
Gordon Martz Tile Top Dining Table
By Gordon Martz
Located in Dallas, TX
A large tile top dining / game table designed by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.
Oak
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 Martz Tile Top Dining Table
By Gordon Martz
Located in Dallas, TX
A large tile top dining / game table designed by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.
Ceramic
Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile-Top Occasional Table, circa 1960
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ceramic tile-top occasional table by Gordon Martz. Measures: 24" diameter x 22.5" tall.
Ceramic, Walnut
Modernist Ceramic Tile-Top Gordon & Jane Martz Walnut Round Coffee Table
By Gordon Martz, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic tile-top walnut coffee table designed and made by Gordon & Jane Martz. In excellent condition. Tiles are perfect and the wood has been hand oiled. Grain and color o...
Ceramic, Walnut
Ceramic Tile Top Occasional Table by Gordon Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ceramic tile top occasional table by Gordon Martz.
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile Top Pedestal or Occasional Table
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St. Louis, MO
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios round tile top pedestal or side table with original dark stain. Nice all original condition, some minor scuffs and wear to wood, no damage to round ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Ceramic Tile Top Occasional Table by Gordon Martz
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ceramic tile top occasional table by Gordon Martz. Measures: 24" diameter x 22.5" tall.
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair of Tile Tables by Gordon Martz
By Gordon Martz
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of teak tables with ceramic tiles by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.