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.
Oak and Ceramic Bookends by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful pair of bookends by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1960s. These bookends are made from oak and feature a beautiful matte black ceramic in a spiral pa...
Ceramic, Oak
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
These ceramic tile and walnut bookends were designed and made by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The rectangular forms are softened by the loose brush strokes in the glaz...
Walnut, Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Tray/ Dish for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning tray or dish designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a matte greenish grey body with incisions and decorations. Great colors, glaze, and freeform ...
Ceramic
Tea Pot by Gordon and Jane Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Gordon and Jane Martz ceramic tea pot is a stunning piece of functional art that seamlessly combines form and function. Handcrafted by the renowned American ceramicists, Gordon a...
Ceramic
$495 / set
H 7.4 in W 5 in D 4.3 in
Marshall Studios Gordan Jane Martz Tile Walnut Bookends Mid Century
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Iconic walnut and ceramic tile plinth bookends, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz of Marshall Studios. 1960s. One retains the original production sticker. The thickness of the walnut...
Metal
$2,737Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.88 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed. Small scale stacked, rectangular form, bookends from Aldo L...
Ceramic
Don Shoemaker Bookends for Señal
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at The Fine Arts Institution of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his family and settled in Santa Maria de Guido...
Hardwood
"For Rachel" Tray
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
'For Rachel' tray in cream Hand-sculpted ceramic tray with hand made rectangle shaped elements. This large sized tray is finished with a bespoke cream glaze that reveals the natural...
Ceramic
Pair of Neoclassical Sphynx Bookends in Ceramic
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of solid yeso ceramic bookends , stamped with MMA logo circa 1980's nice condition.
Ceramic
$368Sale Price|40% Off
H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 3.27 in
Vintage French Ceramic Decorative Stein by Gustave Reynaud for Le Mûrier Studio
By Le Murier
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic decorative stein by Gustave Reynaud, Le Mûrier studio (circa 1960s). A delightful drinking vessel (or preferably a small flower vase perhaps?) with handle in t...
Ceramic
$618Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.15 in Dm 7.88 in
Studio O.P.I. for Gabbianelli Vintage Ceramic Green Ashtray 'New Old Stock'
By Gabbianelli, Studio O.P.I.
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage green Italian ceramic ashtray designed by Studio O.P.I. for Gabbianelli Ceramiche, made in Milan, Italy, circa 1970. Rare find in original box - new old stock item.
Ceramic
$350 / set
H 7.19 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
Mcm Jane & Gordon Martz Walnut & White Tile Bookends for Marshall Studios 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bookends with vertical white inset tiles by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios on brass bases. Very nice original condition.
Brass
$945
H 8.47 in Dm 2.76 in
Studio Ceramic "Summer Time" Sun and Birds Vase by Wilhelm & Elly KUCH, 1960s
By Wilhelm & Elly Kuch
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Studio Ceramic Sun and Birds Vase by Wilhelm & Elly KUCH, 1960s, Germany Dimensions: Height: 8.46 in (21,5 cm) Diameter: 2.75 (7 cm) Very good condition. ------------------------------------- Wilhelm Kuch, born 1925, 1947 apprenticeship - Gusso Reuss in Munich - 1948 opened the studio in Burgthann - 1953 became master potter Elly Kuch, born 1929 died 2008 1946-49 apprenticeship in several studios - 1949-51 second apprenticeship as a goldsmith - 1951 marriage with Wilhelm Kuch 1953 the Kuchs started to worked together in their workshop in Burgthann Their work like this Vase have received many honors: 1965 Gold Medal premio faenza, Italy 1965 prize of the „deutschen keramischen gesellschaft“ 1966 Gold Medal (premio faenza) , Italy 1967 Gold Medal (academie internationale de la ceramique) turkey 1968 prized again in faenza, Italy Gold Medal (premio pineta) cervia, Italy grand prix biennale ceramiche artistiche in Vallauris; grand prix des rates alpes maritimes became members of the academie internationale de la ceramique, gent Belgium 1969 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy 1970 international pottery symposium bechyné, Czech republic 1971 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy 1973 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy internationalceramics symposium Memphis, USA Gold Medal ceramics international in Alberta, Canada 1975 westerwaldpreis höhr Grenzhausen Germany 1982 founder member 'gruppe 83' together with other important potters like Dieter Crumbiegel...
Ceramic
Wilhelm and Elly Kuch Studio Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1970
By Wilhelm Kuch
Located in Munich, DE
Wilhelm and Elly Kuch studio pottery vase Burgthann, Germany, 1974, signed Kuch.
Ceramic, Pottery
Ben Seibel Bookends for Jenfred-Ware
By Ben Seibel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ben Seibel design copper plated bookends for Jenfred-Ware, U.S.A.
Copper
Gordon and Jane Martz Walnut & Ceramic Bookends for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gordon and Jane Martz walnut & ceramic bookends for Marshall Studios circa 1965.
Steel
Large Martz Marshall Studios Incised Stoneware Bowl
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Round Rock, TX
A large stoneware bowl by Martz for Marshall Studios. Incised by hand with an eye-catching motif.
Ceramic
Sold
H 44 in Dm 19 in
Massive Modernist Ceramic Table Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Southampton, NJ
Monumental ceramic studio-made ceramic and teak lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1965. Original teak finial is present. The lamp base is signed. N...
Ceramic, Wood, Teak