Marshall Studios Barware

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

Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio

$1,020Sale Price / set|20% Off

Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio

By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz

Located in San Diego, CA

An incredible and rare set by Gordon Martz for Marshall studios each piece is signed and comes with 4 espresso cups, 4 small plates a sugar, and a creamer, nice condition no chips or...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Pottery

Clear Glass Modernist Margarita Martini Cocktail Pitcher

$275Sale Price|21% Off

H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 9.5 in

Clear Glass Modernist Margarita Martini Cocktail Pitcher

Located in Ferndale, MI

Bulbous body drinks pitcher.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Glass

SET Chubut Champagne Bucket, Tray, Pitcher, Alpaca Silver & Black Horn

$2,495 / set

H 7.09 in Dm 7.88 in

SET Chubut Champagne Bucket, Tray, Pitcher, Alpaca Silver & Black Horn

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

20 x 20 cm 49 x 9 cm 28 x 12 cm The calm, peace and stillness of the Villa La Angostura lakes, together with its woods, are transmitted to the handles and the relaxed shapes of the...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass Pitcher by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths

$1,245

H 8 in W 8 in D 4.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass Pitcher by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths

By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Mid-Century Modern polished brass pitcher was designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths in the United States circa 1960. It features an undulating body with a ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Brass

White Onyx Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup and Saucer

$280Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in Dm 4 in

White Onyx Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup and Saucer

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Italian white onyx espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer set, circa 20th century, Italy. Cup and saucer are each mad...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Onyx

Set of Four Lion Stirrup Cups with Matching Lion Head Pitcher

$1,500 / item

H 6 in Dm 3 in

Set of Four Lion Stirrup Cups with Matching Lion Head Pitcher

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In the Style of Gucci and Ralph Lauren we have four lion stirrup cups and a lion head pitcher of frosted bulb glass. The cups have different finishes, but we feel like this patinatio...

Category

20th Century Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Brass

Baccarat Crystal Barware / Tableware Pitcher

$1,400

H 9.5 in Dm 6 in

Baccarat Crystal Barware / Tableware Pitcher

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Baccarat crystal barware / tableware serving pitcher with side handle & exterior cut crystal design details. The pitcher is in great condition...

Category

Late 20th Century French Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Crystal

1950's Murano Glass Pitcher for Water

$351

H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in

1950's Murano Glass Pitcher for Water

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful Murano glass water jug. Large model. Made of smoke colored glass, with fine accents of white lines. The handle is nicely decorated with a swi...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Edwardian Silver Plate Water Pitcher w/Antler Handle by P.H. Vogel & Co.

$2,250

H 9.5 in W 11 in D 6.38 in

Large Edwardian Silver Plate Water Pitcher w/Antler Handle by P.H. Vogel & Co.

By P.H. Vogel & Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Large silver plate water pitcher by P.H. Vogel & Co. of tapered form on a stepped foot and with a natural antler handle.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Black Barware Water Pitcher for Johnny Walker Black Label 1970's

$125

H 6.75 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in

Vintage Black Barware Water Pitcher for Johnny Walker Black Label 1970's

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage collectible black ceramic pitcher for Johnny Walker Black Label Whisky Pub Jug Bar Pitcher. Vintage Johnny Walker Black Label's advertising pub pitcher, water Jug, ceramic jar, water Jar, scotch whisky. These collectible ceramic pitchers were used on bar counters for water in pubs for advertising scotch whiskey. This is a vintage Johnnie Walker Black...

Category

Late 20th Century English Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Jane & Gordon Martz Stoneware Carafe for Marshall Studios, c.1965

$385

H 10 in W 6 in D 6.75 in

Jane & Gordon Martz Stoneware Carafe for Marshall Studios, c.1965

By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Jane & Gordon Martz Ceramic Stoneware Carafe / Pitcher for Marshall Studios, c.1965.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Ceramic, Leather, Stoneware

English Arts & Crafts Brass Pitcher and Glass Set

$4,500 / set

H 15 in W 4 in D 4 in

English Arts & Crafts Brass Pitcher and Glass Set

Located in Queens, NY

English Arts and Crafts copper and brass trimmed pitcher with matching Set of 6 glasses and round tray with heart shaped decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Brass, Copper

1960s Green Glass Pitcher American Collectible Barware

$95

H 9 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

1960s Green Glass Pitcher American Collectible Barware

By Blendo Glass 1

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage pastel green glass ware pitcher, American collectible. 1960s Green Glass Pitcher American Collectible Barware. Gorgeous 1960s Blendo green lar...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Marshall Studios Barware

Materials

Glass

Marshall Studios barware for sale on 1stDibs.

Marshall Studios barware are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of pottery and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original barware by Marshall Studios were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider barware by West Bend, Arthur Umanoff, and Arthur Court. Prices for Marshall Studios barware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,275 and can go as high as $1,275, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,275.