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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Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz, Large Round Ceramic and Walnut
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large minimalist table lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a light grey ceramic body with walnut neck and finial. Overall 24" tall 15" wide Cera...
Ceramic, Walnut
Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual ceramic table lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Overall dimensions: 15.5” tall 10” wide Cera...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Raleigh, NC
A wonderful Martz lamp from Marshall Studios. With a unique genie bottle form the neutral glazed base measures 7" diameter. Burlap shade is in good condition, however not original ...
Pottery
Large Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Martz Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a beautiful ceramic table lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz / Marshall Studios. Model 254 in matte dark grey. It features a monumental fluted ceramic base with vertically striped...
Ceramic, Walnut
Martz Model 101 Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Highland, IN
Gordon & Jane Martz's work is finally getting the recognition it has so long deserved. One design which was honored was their model 101 lamp that was selecte...
Ceramic
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed and brown ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 20.48” H x 7.68” D...
Ceramic, Walnut
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Martz Nº SW35 Octagonal American Walnut Stack Table Lamp Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nicholas Marshall & Richard Lee Stacked Walnut Lamps for Marshall Studios. A wonderful and uncommon Martz walnut lamp. At the moment there is no shad...
Walnut
Rare Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Studio Pottery Lamp Marshall Studios Midcentury
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful matte leather Carmel glaze color with Sgraffito designs. All original, procured from original owners, retain paper decal label, this lamp is estate fresh. Vintage shade doe...
Stoneware
Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios, USA circa 1960s
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gordon Martz ceramic table lamp for Marshall Studios. Designed and made in the USA, 1960s Ceramic body, wooden stem. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request....
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Gordon and Jane Martz White Incised Table lamp M197 for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A highly collectable 1960s lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz of Marshall Studios in Veedersburg Indiana. These lamps are highly sought after and are showing up in designs all over the world. Blending sophistication and modern these lamps are sure to take your design to the next level. This large white geometric table lamp...
Ceramic, Walnut
Art Pottery Brown Striped Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, art pottery table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features a muted gray, striped base with teak neck and finial. The lamp is 24.5 inches height to the socket.
Brass
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic table lamp designed by the ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Featuring a walnut disc bottom and top, complete with beautifully glazed ceramic body. An...
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tan Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features an organically shaped, matte glaze, tan ceramic base with walnut accents and brass hardware....
Ceramic, Walnut
Large Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Midcentury Art Pottery Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features stacked, ceramic segments of matte, swirled, earth tones with teak base and neck.
Ceramic, Teak
Gordon and Jane Martz Large Scale Two-Tone Ceramic Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking large ceramic table lamp by husband-and-wife design team Gordon and Jane Martz. Produced by their family company, Marshall Studios in Indiana beginning in 1957. The lamp fea...
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic and walnut table lamp from Midwestern ceramic artists Gordon and Jane Martz for their company Marshall Studios. The table lamp has a ceramic cylindrical stem capped with waln...
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
Rare Martz Hanging Ceramic Pendant Swirl Glaze Shade Lamp Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Martz hanging ceramic pendant swirl glaze shade lamp Marshall Studios Ceramic portion is about 11" height.
Ceramic
Matte Olive Stoneware Table Lamp by Gordon & Jane Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful tall stoneware table lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshal Studios. The lamp has a teak turned wood light fitting and base which are af...
Stoneware, Teak
Ceramic Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, 1950s
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stacked three-part Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp designed by Gordon Martz with broad stroke under-glazing in tan and green. Made by Marshall Studios in the USA, circa 1950s.
Ceramic
Tall Stacked Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall and impressive, stacked ceramic, art pottery table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios with teak neck and subtle sgraffito detail.
Ceramic, Teak