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Marshall Studios Lighting

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
Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz, Large Round Ceramic and Walnut
Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz, Large Round Ceramic and Walnut

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz

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...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Jane and Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios Table Lamp
Jane and Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios Table Lamp

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Marshall Studios Lighting

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Pottery

Large Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Martz Table Lamp
Large Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Martz Table Lamp

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...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Martz Model 101 Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
Martz Model 101 Table Lamp for Marshall Studios

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Lighting

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Ceramic

Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Martz Nº SW35 Octagonal American Walnut Stack Table Lamp Marshall Studios
Martz Nº SW35 Octagonal American Walnut Stack Table Lamp Marshall Studios

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Lighting

Materials

Walnut

Rare Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Studio Pottery Lamp Marshall Studios Midcentury
Rare Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Studio Pottery Lamp Marshall Studios Midcentury

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Lighting

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Stoneware

Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios, USA circa 1960s
Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios, USA circa 1960s

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....

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

1960s Gordon and Jane Martz White Incised Table lamp M197 for Marshall Studios
1960s Gordon and Jane Martz White Incised Table lamp M197 for Marshall Studios

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Art Pottery Brown Striped Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Art Pottery Brown Striped Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios

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.

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

Materials

Brass

Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamp
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamp

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Tan Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz
Mid-Century Modern Tan Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz

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....

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

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Large Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Midcentury Art Pottery Table Lamp
Large Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Midcentury Art Pottery Table Lamp

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.

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

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Gordon and Jane Martz Large Scale Two-Tone Ceramic Table Lamp
Gordon and Jane Martz Large Scale Two-Tone Ceramic Table Lamp

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Linen, Walnut

Gordon & Jane Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
Gordon & Jane Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios

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...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Linen, Walnut

Rare Martz Hanging Ceramic Pendant Swirl Glaze Shade Lamp Marshall Studios
Rare Martz Hanging Ceramic Pendant Swirl Glaze Shade Lamp Marshall Studios

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.

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

Materials

Ceramic

Matte Olive Stoneware Table Lamp by Gordon & Jane Martz
Matte Olive Stoneware Table Lamp by Gordon & Jane Martz

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Marshall Studios Lighting

Materials

Stoneware, Teak

Ceramic Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, 1950s
Ceramic Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, 1950s

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.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Stacked Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Tall Stacked Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios

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.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Studios Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Marshall Studios lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Marshall Studios lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Marshall Studios lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Marshall Studios were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by The Marbro Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston, and Stiffel. Prices for Marshall Studios lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $400 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,900.