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Marshall Studios Decorative Bowls

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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Creator: Marshall Studios
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marshall Studios Decorative Bowls

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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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

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 ...
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Marshall Studios Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

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
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Marshall Studios Decorative Bowls

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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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Decorative Bowls

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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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Decorative Bowls

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Marshall Studios decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

Marshall Studios decorative bowls are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Marshall Studios decorative bowls, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative bowls by Marshall Studios were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative bowls by Emil Milan, Gordon & Jane Martz, and Laura Andreson. Prices for Marshall Studios decorative bowls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $275 and can go as high as $1,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.

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