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.
Jane & Gordon Martz Stoneware Carafe for Marshall Studios, c.1965
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Ceramic Stoneware Carafe / Pitcher for Marshall Studios, c.1965.
Ceramic, Leather, Stoneware
$1,020Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
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...
Pottery
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
$375 / set
H 7.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
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
René Lalique for Cusenier, Carafe, France, 1930s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb René Lalique Art Deco carafe created for Cusener. Handle in bronze scale iron oxidised decorations of foliage and berries. Signed "René Lalique pour Cusenier". Excellent co...
Crystal
$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.
Glass
$2,680 / 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...
Metal
$300
H 7.5 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
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
Blue Carafe and glasses. Inspired by Traditional Ceramic Carafes.
By La muerte tiene permiso
Located in London, GB
Our carafe colection is a tribute to the traditional pitchers of the regions of Tonala´ and Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, these two regions developed during the period of the conquest as pottery centers. Originally these bottles were used to store water in addition to keeping it a few degrees below room temperature, their low temperature cooking allows the jug to breathe water and this in contact with the outside air cools the jug and therefore the liquid inside. To avoid moisture stains on the surfaces where the jug is placed, a plate is placed. The jugs were usually decorated with paintings...
Ceramic
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...
Murano Glass
$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 ...
Brass
$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...
Ceramic
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...
Crystal
$1,792
H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Signed Gucci Silver-Plated Carafe with Crystal Insert, Italy, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and incredibly rare carafe in silver-plated metal and crystal glass, signed Gucci. This elegant sculptural piece was produced by Gucci in Italy during the 1970s and beautif...
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate