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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Mid Century Martz Stoneware Ceramic Pottery Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage stoneware ceramic pottery lamp designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Inc., Veedersburg, Indiana. This piece features a mat...
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Double Stacked Two-Toned Stoneware Pottery Lamp by Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage hand thrown ceramic pottery lamp by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. This oversized table lamp features a sculptural double stacked form in a white glaze and brush...
Ceramic, Walnut
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
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 in black. Designed and made in the USA, 1960s. Ceramic body, wooden stem. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Com...
Ceramic, Wood
Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Table lamp designed by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Great painted detailing with hues of yellow and brown. Overall: 19” tall 13” wide Ceramic: 9...
Ceramic
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Table Lamp, USA circa 1960s
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios table lamp. Designed and made in USA, 1960s Ceramic body with wooden stem. Signed. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US rewiring upon req...
Brass
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful table lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a flat speckled sea foam glaze with incised details. Wonderful shape and color palette. Dimensi...
Ceramic
$2,500
H 27.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Rare Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Studio Pottery Lamp Marshall Studios Midcentury
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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
Vintage Mid Century M105 Ceramic Table Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a charming mid century ceramic table lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz / Marshall Studios. Model 105 features a unique geometric shape and was perhaps their most in demand style....
Ceramic
$1,299Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 33.5 in Dm 8 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Table Lamps by Martz Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful pair of model 166-28-D65 table lamps were designed by Gordon & Jane Martz and manufactured at their Marshall Studios facility in Veedersburg, IN. Lamps features a ...
Ceramic, Walnut
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
Table Lamp by Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully restrained and iconic teardrop table lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, produced in the 1960s. This timeless ceramic form is finished in a rich, near-b...
Brass
Vintage Mid Century M234 Ceramic Table Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a large mid century ceramic table lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz / Marshall Studios. This M234 lamp is glazed in a matte ochre color with a horizontal incised stripe decoratio...
Ceramic, Walnut
Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz, Ceramic
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful matte dark (black with almost a slight navy hint) lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Great texture, shape, and color. This lamp would ...
Ceramic
Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz, Ceramic
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful neutral lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Great texture, shape, and color. This lamp would work well in ...
Ceramic
Gordon & Jane Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robins egg blue 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 ceramic lamp has a light blue matte glaze and new linen lamp shade...
Stoneware
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H 26.25 in Dm 7.25 in
Pair of Marshall Studios Stoneware Accent Table Lamps by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Jose, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern accent table lamps by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a natural beige incised design on an ivory white ceramic base. Complete with a s...
Ceramic, Walnut
Ceramic Table Lamp with Walnut Base and Finial by Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ceramic table lamp with walnut base and original matching finial by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall sTudios. Very good original condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Wired ...
Brass
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1960
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz ceramic lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1960. Each lamp is signed. This pair has been professionally rewired. Each Lamp retains its original walnut finial. The ...
Ceramic
Jane & Gordon Martz Walnut & Ceramic Lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1960
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz walnut and ceramic tile lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1960. This pair has been professionally rewired. Each Lamp retains its ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1965
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane and Gordon Martz ceramic table lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1965. The shades are not included in the purchase.
Ceramic, Walnut
Ceramic Lamp by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios
Located in Round Rock, TX
Pottery table lamp designed by award winning husband and wife duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall studios. Circa 1960s. Ceramic body with muted purples, light browns, flat bl...
Ceramic, Pottery
Jane & Gordon Martz Ceramic & Walnut Lamps for Marshall Studios circa 1955
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz ceramic & walnut lamps for Marshall Studios. circa 1955 The listed measurements include the shades. To the top of the ceramic measures: 11.63" To the bot...
Ceramic, Walnut
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H 23.75 in Dm 14.25 in
Jane & Gordon Martz Ceramic & Walnut Lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1955
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz ceramic & walnut lamps for Marshall Studios. circa 1955.
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamp for Marshall Studios, circa 1965
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane and Gordon Martz ceramic table lamp for Marshall Studios, circa 1965.
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Table Lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1965
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane and Gordon Martz ceramic table lamps for Marshall Studios, circa 1965. The lamp base measures 23" tall x 7" diameter Including the shade measures: 33" tall x 20" diameter.
Ceramic, Walnut
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H 32 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage 1960s Pair of Gordon and Jane Martz Black Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamps
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Antonio, TX
Elegant pair of walnut and ceramic table lamps designed by husband and wife duo Jane & Gordon Martz. Produced by Marshall Studios, Indiana. Lamps feature a lovely matte black/gunmeta...
Ceramic, Walnut