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.
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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
Large Martz Centerpiece Bowl by Jane and Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios, Ceramic
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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
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 Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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
Gordon Jane Martz Marshall Studios Art Pottery Green Oval Tray
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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
$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
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 Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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
Two Small Decorative Pottery Dishes w/ Animal Figures, Bird Dish By J & G Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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
$419
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
1920s Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstatte 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 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
$3,250
H 4 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in
Arne Bang Signed Monumental Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Ceramic Pottery Bowl
By Arne Bang
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and rare large work by Danish designer Arne Bang. Truly special. Beautifully glazed and signed with artist mark and number on the base. Would be a great addition to...
Ceramic
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
$1,017
H 1.19 in W 16.54 in D 10.24 in
Decorative Ceramic Tray by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius
Located in Goteborg, SE
Decorative tray by the Swedish artist Sylvia Leuchovius. (1915-2003). Leuchovius was one of Rörstrands most prolific artists for almost 30 years. This tray is a typical example of he...
Ceramic
Polia Pillin Mid-Century Modern Footed Studio Bowl
By Polia Pillin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pillin is known for her whimsical designs and a re-occurring motifs of women, birds, horses and flowers. Decorated ceramic footed bowl by Polia Pillin (1909-1992). Signed on the bottom: Pillin. Perfect condition, no chips, cracks or repairs. Measures: 2.75" H x 7.38" D. Polia Pillin was a painter and ceramist. Born in Poland, 1909, she immigrated to Chicago in 1924. She studied there at the AIC and Jewish Peoples...
Ceramic
$1,789
H 2.76 in W 5.44 in D 4.89 in
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1953
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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
Large Irridescent Centerpiece Bowl by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous extra large blue iridescent centerpiece bowl by Murano Glassworks of Venice, circa 1970s. This handcrafted piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks an...
Blown Glass
Bronce Footed Bowl
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Note: Only for decorative use. Not suitable for food This bronze footed bowl has a simple yet striking presence. Its shallow form rests on a small pedestal, giving it a balanced, e...
Metal, Iron
$2,029
H 2.05 in W 4.45 in D 3.75 in
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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
$375 / set
H 0.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Set of Four Ceramic Trinket Vide Poche Trays by Gordan and Jane Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very nice set of four small trays by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. There are two rectangular trays with a striped sgraffito design and two that are more of an...
Ceramic
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H 1.88 in W 11.38 in D 10 in
Jane & Gordon Martz Large Ceramic Bowl / Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
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
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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
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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 Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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
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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 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
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
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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 Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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 Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Gordon or Jane Martz for Marshall Studios rare and early bowl great condition circa 1950's beautiful design.
Pottery