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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Gordon and Jane Martz Round Oak Coffee Table with Mosaic Tile
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round coffee table by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios c.1960s, USA. The table top is inlaid with oatmeal toned square and triangular ceramic glazed tiles in a geometric patt...
Ceramic, Oak
Gordon & Jane Martz Oval Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval coffee table by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The table top is inlaid with round ceramic coin tiles in tan and cream tones. The frame of the table and four legs are ...
Ceramic, Oak
Gordon & Jane Martz Rectangular Coffee Table with Oak Mosaic Inlay
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular oak coffee table by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios, c.1960s, USA. The table top is inlaid with square oak tiles in a linear pattern. The tiles feature varying w...
Oak
Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Coffee Table / End Table / Plant Stand
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Coffee Table / End Table / Plant Stand Th wood structure would benefit from refinishing. More pictures ...
Ceramic
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.88 in Dm 16.38 in
1960s Martz Table Walnut Brush Glazed Round Tiles CabinModern Studio Craft
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful earth-toned example, oiled-walnut straight pedestal and base, with uncommon matte glaze round ceramic tiles.
Ceramic, Walnut
$3,495
H 17.72 in Dm 39.38 in
Large Round Mosaic Gold and White Tile Coffee Table Designed by Berthold Müller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful round Mosaic top coffee table designed by Berthold Müller one of the most beautiful examples. The mosaic pattern on top is a fascinating work in modern style and contrast i...
Stone
$4,500
H 19 in Dm 14 in
Gordon & Jane Martz Side Table or Occasional Table Figured Walnut & Ceramic Tile
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by wife & husband duo Gordon & Jane Martz, this table was produced by Marshall Studios in the 1950s. A shining example of Mid-Century as a whole, this piece features everyth...
Ceramic, Walnut
$2,750
H 16.93 in W 44.49 in D 23.63 in
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Coffee Table in Oak and Blue Ceramic Tiles
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, coffee table, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s Charming coffee table by Guillerme et Chambron, crafted in solid oak and featuring a striking inset...
Ceramic, Oak
Midcentury Mosaic Coffee Table by Genaro Alvarez
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A pupil of Diego Rivera, Genaro Alvarez is one of the most famous mosaic artist producing some of the most celebrated midcentury designs in Mexico. He mixed Mexican smalti and semipr...
Multi-gemstone, Brass
$4,475
H 17 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Tile, Lacquered Linen & Walnut Cocktail Table by Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern two-tier cocktail table was realized by the esteemed pair of Mid Century Modern designers Jane and Gordon Martz in the United States, circa 1960...
Ceramic, Walnut, Linen
Brutalist Oak Coffee Table with Tiled Top
Located in London, London
A substantial brutalist coffee table with tiled top, dating to the 1960s–70s, notable for its weight, texture and sculptural construction. The solid timber frame is formed from thic...
Ceramic, Oak
Carved wooden plant stand or coffee table
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this carved wooden plant stand, in the spirit of Charles Dudouyt, crafted in the 1940s-50s. Its solid pine top, with scalloped edges and hand-carved details, r...
Pine
$4,499
H 15.5 in Dm 37 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Gordon & Jane Martz Mosaic Tile & Walnut Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Burbank, CA
1960's Mid century Modern round coffee table for sale. It's a special and rare table by Gordon & Jane Martz, and is a beautiful work of art. It features mosaic tile in teal, copper, ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Coffee Table with Tiled Top, 1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Coffee Table with Tiled Top, 1960s. Large rectangular Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern coffee table with fr...
Ceramic, Santos Rosewood
Mid-Century Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century coffee table with tile top design featuring a starburst inlay. Polished brass cone legs accent the brown wood table. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Brass
Midcentury Mosaic Tile and Teak Coffee Table by Berthold Müller, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous coffee table with big Mosaic plate with white-off and grey tiles on strong teak table base. Made in Germany in the 1960s by Berthold Müller, Oer...
Stone
Gordon & Jane Martz Round Coffee Table with Mosaic Tile Top
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round coffee table by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The table top is inlaid with round ceramic coin tiles in cream tones. The frame of the table and four legs are sol...
Ceramic, Oak
Gordon & Jane Martz Round Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round coffee table by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios c.1960s, USA. The table top is inlaid with square and triangular blue, brown and maroon glazed ceramic tiles in a geome...
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane & Gordon Martz, Coffee Table, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and blue brown beige ceramic tile coffee table designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 16” H x 60.4” W x 23” D
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Green Coin Tile Mosaic Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round coffee table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with green ceramic coin tiles. The frame, base and pedestal of the table are all solid walnut. Dimensions 33.75" ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Mosaic White Tile Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular coffee table by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The table top is inlaid with white square ceramic tiles and a single large rectangular tile with abstract faces....
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold
H 15.5 in Dm 36 in
Mid Century Modern Round Coffee Table w/ Tile Top by Gordon & Jane Martz, c1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time and infuse your living space with the timeless elegance of this vintage mid-century coffee table by Martz for Marshall Studio, circa 1960s. Designed by the renowned...
Walnut
Sold
H 16.25 in W 50.25 in D 20.25 in
Expertly Restored - Jane & Gordon Martz Ceramic Top Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Ceramic, Teak
Gordon & Jane Martz Oval Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long oval coffee table by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The table top is inlaid with black and white square ceramic tiles. The frame...
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold
H 15 in W 21 in D 62.5 in
Mid Century Modern Marshall Studios Martz Tile and Wood Rectangular Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern Marshal Studios Martz tile Wood rectangular coffee table. An understated and stunning coffee table designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. This beautiful piece features a walnut wood construction with a checkered tile...
Wood
Gordon & Jane Martz Round Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round coffee table by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios c.1960s, USA. The table top is inlaid with square and triangular blue, brown and beige glazed ceramic tiles in a geomet...
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold
H 22 in Dm 28.75 in
Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Walnut and Tile Pedestal Table, C. 1960
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Walnut & Tile TOI-28 Occasional Table. Featuring a round Walnut frame, and weighted base, 20H tulip shaped pedestal column with natural, neut...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Walnut & Ceramic Coffee Table for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz walnut & ceramic coffee table for Marshall Studios, circa 1970.
Ceramic, Walnut