Established in Indiana, Marshall Studios produced an eclectic array of home furnishings, textiles and even technology. In the early years, the company’s main emphasis, however, remained on lighting fixtures — primarily handcrafted, eye-catching table lamps.
Jessie Talbott Marshall set up Marshall Studios in Indianapolis, in 1922, producing hand-painted parchment lampshades. Her son Nicholas joined the company a few years later, and began production of hand-turned wooden lamp bases. After Marshall's passing in 1932, Nicholas took over company operations. At the start of the Second World War, the company moved to Veedersburg, Indiana. Though the Marshall Studios continued to produce lamps and shades, the company also created a film densitometer, selling several units under a military contract.
In 1951, Nicholas's daughter Jane Marshall Martz and her husband Gordon Martz moved to Veedersburg and joined the company. Gordon and Jane, both graduates of New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, reshaped the face of Marshall Studios. Their vintage mid-century modern designs for table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers and pendants became immediately popular with new homeowners of the era. Under the couple’s leadership, the company enjoyed its greatest success. 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.
For approximately the next 40 years, Marshall Studios created hundreds of unique lamp bases, lamp shades and many other decorative objects. In 1989, Jane and Gordon sold their stake in the company and retired to Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Find vintage Marshall Studio lighting, tables and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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
Jane and Gordon Martz Footed Bowl for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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
Two Small Decorative Pottery Dishes w/ Animal Figures, Bird Dish By J & G Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two Small Pottery Dishes with Animal Figures Decorative Bird / Seagull Dish by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, 1960's 6 1/2" x 4 7/8" x 7/8" Decorative Fish Dish by Artis...
Pottery
$220Sale Price|20% Off
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
$136Sale Price|20% Off
Textured Stoneware Oval Tray attributed to Gordon & Jane Martz in Earthy Bronze
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a high-quality stoneware with a textured, matte finish. Characterized by its warm, earthy bronze and brown gradients that mimic raw mineral elements. Features...
Pottery
Large MCM Stoneware Bowl with Floral Design by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
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
$284Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Midcentury Ceramic Ashtray by Gordon & Jane Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, vintage ceramic ashtray. This piece dates to the 1960s and presents a great condition. Shades of browns and beige spiral within its ...
Ceramic
$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
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Bowl for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large scale bowl by Jane and Gordon martz for Marshall studios. Largely known for execution of lamps, the ceramicist duo also did a number of bowls and vases. Offered here is a very large bowl...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Large Ceramic Bowl for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large scale bowl by Jane and Gordon martz for Marshall studios. Largely known for execution of lamps, the ceramicist duo also did a number of bowls and vases. Offered here is a very large bowl...
Ceramic
$413
H 0.99 in W 10.04 in D 3.71 in
Decorative Handmade Organic Studio Pottery Glazed Ceramic Dish or Vide-Poche
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful handmade ceramic dish or vide-poche by unknown studio potter / maker with an organic oval form and hand painted glaze of cream and dark grey / blue color (color). Would be perfect for serving nuts or other little bar snacks...
Ceramic, Pottery
Large French Mid Century Ceramic Bowl or Centerpiece, Signed
By Apt
Located in Miami, FL
Large French Mid Century Ceramic Bowl or Centerpiece, Signed Stunning ceramic or mixed earths piece was made by combining clay slips of light and dark bro...
Earthenware
Decorative Ceramic Bowl, Albert Thiry, Vallauris c. 1960
By Albert Thiry
Located in St Ouen, FR
Charming ceramic dish in chamotte clay, engobe decoration in soft intaglio with a pattern of 2 blue thistles. Signed on back and designed for wall mounting allowing you to fully enj...
Ceramic
1920s Josef Hoffmann for Weiner Wersktatte Silver Footed Bowl
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1920s. Silver footed bowl by famed designer Josef Hoffman and Wiener Werkstatte. Hoffman is a prolific designer who helped to cement the design of the Secessionist era. Werkstatte wa...
Silver
Large Axella Stentoj Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Denmark, 1970s
By Axella Stentøj
Located in Balen, BE
Axella Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Model 2705 A large and elegant mid-century ceramic centerpiece bowl by Axella, model 2705, known for its clean modernist form and warm, organic gla...
Ceramic
Large Italian Ceramic Seashell Centerpiece Bowl by Borbone Capodimonte
By I Borbone Capodimonte
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large-scale Italian Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl by Borbone Capodimonte. Bowl is lavishly decorated with sculptural seashells, starfish, and coral motifs in soft ocean-inspired pastel to...
Ceramic
$939
H 1.97 in W 4.1 in D 4.1 in
Blue Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
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
Vintage Italian Decorative Ceramic Dish by Guido Gambone
By Guido Gambone
Located in London, GB
A perfectly formed ceramic piece from one of the most celebrated names in twentieth-century Italian ceramics. The shallow tray is finished in a characteristic craquelure white glaze,...
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Studio Pottery Glazed Bowl Planter Centerpiece
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful glaze color on this magnificent large low planter bowl , circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or cracks , unsigned well done piece heavy and perfect shape.
Pottery
Vintage Green Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage green glazed studio pottery bowl is a compelling example of mid-century ceramic artistry, celebrating the beauty of handcraft and organic form. Shaped with gently undula...
Ceramic
$1,766
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
Decorative Handmade Cast Brass Leaf Dish Vide Poche, Small
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these splendid brass leaves is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished capturing the raw finish of this noble ...
Brass
Sold
H 1.88 in W 11.38 in D 10 in
Jane & Gordon Martz Large Ceramic Bowl / Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Large Ceramic Bowl / Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's. This piece is signed " M " to the bottom.
Ceramic
Sold
H 1 in W 9 in D 4.625 in
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Vide Poche or Catchall for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nice vide poche or catchall tray by Jane and Gordon martz for Marshall studios. Largely known for execution of lamps, the ceramicist duo also did a number of other items.
Ceramic
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H 0.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Vide Poche or Catchall for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nice vide poche or catchall tray with floral design by Jane and Gordon martz for Marshall studios. Largely known for execution of lamps, the ceramicist duo also did a number of oth...
Ceramic
Sold
H 0.75 in W 6.25 in D 3.75 in
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Vide Poche or Catchall for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nice vide poche or catchall tray with floral motif by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall studios. Largely known for execution of lamps, the ceramicist duo also did a number of othe...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Tray/Dish #137 for Marshalls Studios, 1970
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
Jane and Gordon Martz Tray/Dish #137 for Marshalls Studios, 1970. Great colors and shape. Measures 10.25" long 6.25" deep 1" tall
Ceramic
Sold
H 0.88 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's.
Ceramic
Early and Rare Marshall Studios Lidded Jar Signed
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
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
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's.
Ceramic
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray / Dish, Marshall Studios, 1960's. Very good original condition. Signed to the bottom.
Ceramic
Sold
H 0.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray / Dish, Marshall Studios, 1960's. Very good original condition. Makers mark to the bottom.
Ceramic
Gordon & Jane Martz Ceramic Glazed Bowl for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic bowl by husband-and-wife design team Gordon and Jane Martz. Produced by their family company, Marshall Studios in Indiana beginning in 1957. The stoneware ceramic bowl is gla...
Ceramic
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