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 and Gordon Martz Ceramic Vase for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Wonderful white and tan (u...
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz Ceramic Vase, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large round vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Wonderful rose/ blus...
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz Collection of Ceramic Vases
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A collection of four small vases designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their lamps, Jane and Gordon designed many different household ceramic items.
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Large Ceramic Vase
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios in a blush/ rose glaze. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Won...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Vase for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A well proportioned vase produced by Marshall Studios, circa 1970s. This one with a glazed white body with incised unglazed swirls. Marshall Studios was the infamous company which p...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Vase
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large round vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Wonderful white and ...
Ceramic
Don Reitz Studio Ceramic Vase
By Don Reitz
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large ceramic tea bowl with abstract design. Signed on the bottom “Reitz”. Measures: 4.5" H x 5.25" D. Don Reitz (1929-2014) is recognized as one of the most important and influ...
Ceramic
ALDO Porcelain Vase by Studio Fuksas for Alessi
By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Alessi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A captivating porcelain vase from the ALDO collection, designed by the acclaimed architectural firm Studio Fuksas for Alessi in 2012. A limited edition piece showcasing the innovati...
Porcelain
Studio Ceramic Stoneware Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive studio ceramic vase has a tall narrow shape, brown, with an outer glossy glaze and speckled white detailing. The cylindrical form contains an unglazed area at the neck ...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
$157Sale Price|50% Off
H 9.85 in Dm 7.09 in
Ditmar Urbach Ceramic Vase From Julie Collection, Czechoslovakia 1964
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful ceramic vase and in excellent condition without any wear. Produced by Ditmar Urbach in Czechoslovakia in 1964. The vase was designed as part of Julie Collection. Original s...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Studio Ceramic Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Great detail in this signed ceramic vase with a glazed white ceramic and detailed with cut and formed ceramic ornamentation around upper portion. Well executed.
Ceramic
$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
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
Large 1970s Signed Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Large signed Mid-Century Modern studio pottery italian style ceramic vase. Signed and date by the artist, BF 77. Features a brutalist inspired design with hand-painted floral motiv...
Ceramic
Vase by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in London, GB
A large Brutalist brass and aluminium vase with twin handles by David Marshall Spain, 1970s
Aluminum, Brass
Glazed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Seattle, WA
Glazed Studio Pottery Vase Dimensions. 6 W ; 5 D ; 8 1/2 H.
Pottery
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.75 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
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
Studio Ceramic Ikebana Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique piece of ceramic art that also serves as a vessel. It features a textured ochre glaze and a 'U' shape with two openings that are connected at the bottom. Perfect for Ikebana...
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 10.25 in W 5 in D 7 in
Rare Jane & Gordon Martz Stoneware " Bird " Pitcher for Marshall Studios, c.1965
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare Jane & Gordon Martz Stoneware " Bird " Pitcher / Bottle / Vase for Marshall Studios, c.1965. Really Great Color on this Sculptural Form. Signed.
Ceramic, Leather, Stoneware
Vintage Miniature Bud Vase by Gordon & Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Miniature Bud Vase by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. Beautiful white and tan (unglazed) color in very good condition with ...
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz Ceramic Vase, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large round vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Wonderful white and ...
Ceramic
Martz Ceramic Jar or Vase by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare vase or jar designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The ceramicist duo is known for their lamps, but the couple also designed an array of household ceramics. Offered here is what was originally intended to be a utensil jar...
Ceramic
Vintage Sculptural Matte White Incised Martz Pottery Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century sculptural accent table lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. This piece features a matte white ceramic...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon and Jane Martz Art Pottery Weed Pot, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and very fine mid-century modern bottle shaped example with pale iridescent peach partially glazed cream colored body. The vase is further decorated with stylized dark blue line...
Ceramic