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.
Gordon & Jane Martz Side Table or Occasional Table Figured Walnut & Ceramic Tile
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
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
$4,300Sale Price|20% Off
Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Table Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Gordon Martz, Gordon & Jane Martz, Maria Kipp, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classy 1960s stained oak floor lamp with built-in ceramic tile side table by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios is in incredible original vintage condition with a beauti...
Ceramic, Oak
$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
1960s Nesting Ceramic Tile Tables, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- 3 pieces - Good original condition with minor signs of use.
Ceramic, Wood
Samson Berman Studio Craft Floor Lamp with Integrated Table
By Samson Berman
Located in Hanover, MA
Custom-made very grand scale (at 7 feet 6 inches tall) and sculptural walnut wood floor lamp with integrated side table from the Flushing, NY studios of Samson Berman...
Aluminum, Brass
$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
Gordon & Jane Martz Ceramic Tile Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz design walnut and ceramic top side table. High quality construction and materials combine for a perfect drinks table. Ready to install and enjoy.
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Round Side Table 19" with Mosaic Tile Top, Walnut Base
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with cement gray speckled ceramic coin tiles. The frame, base and pedestal of the table are all solid walnut. Di...
Ceramic, Walnut
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 Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
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
1960s Jane and Gordon Martz Teal Coin Tile Side Table
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A unique color on this tile table designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Unmarked. Dimensions: 12.75” Diameter 19.25” Height 1” Table thickness Condition: Good ...
Porcelain, Wood
Gordon and Jane Martz Ceramic Top Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gordon and Jane Martz Ceramic Table Simple Teakwood base Dark Charcoal color tiles against a light grey background
Ceramic
Martz Ceramic Top Square Side Table
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceramic tile top square occasional table, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studio. Signature inlaid ceramic mosaic with contrasting golden yellow and cream tiles on min...
Ceramic, Walnut
Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceramic top occasional table, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The circular top is composed of an inlaid ceramic mosaic, with glossy square tiles arranged in c...
Walnut
Sold
H 19.63 in Dm 18.88 in
1960s Gordon & Jane Martz Tile and Walnut Side Table Mid Century Modern Eames
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s tile table designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios in Veedersburg Indiana. This table in walnut and dark gray glazed tiles. A...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Floor Lamp w Maria Kipp Woven Shade
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Gordon Martz, Maria Kipp, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classy 1960s stained oak floor lamp with built-in side table by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios is in incredible original vintage condition with a beautiful light pat...
Ceramic, Oak
Set of 3 Jane and Gordon Martz/ Marshall Studios Tile Top Tables
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Complete 3 piece Set! Largest Table is 15.25 Round and 20" tall, Middle size is 14" round and 19.25 tall and smallest table is 12.5 round an...
Ceramic, Walnut
John Van Koert, Side Table, Walnut, Ceramic, USA, 1950s
By John Van Koert, Marshall Studios
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and green-glazed ceramic side table, designed by John Van Koert and produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s.
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Floor Lamp with Ceramic Base
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent and scarce floor lamp, designed by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The elegant design showcases the designer’s mastery of wood details and ceramic forms alike. ...
Ceramic
Gordon & Jane Martz Black Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with black ceramic coin tiles. The frame, base and pedestal of the table are all solid walnut. Dimensions: 14" dia...
Ceramic, Walnut
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H 22 in Dm 28.75 in
Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Walnut and Tile Pedestal Table, C. 1960
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
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
Jane and Gordon Martz Tile and Walnut Occasional Table
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An original occasional table by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The ceramic tile has a unique glaze, in grays, earth tones and blues, that I haven't found on any other Ma...
Ceramic, Walnut
Martz Coin Tile Side Table
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceramic coin tile top side table, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studio. Beautiful turned walnut pedestal frame with signature inlaid ceramic round top. Known for the...
Ceramic, Walnut
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H 17.75 in W 16 in L 17.75 in
Jane & Gordon Martz, Side Tables, Ceramic Inlay, Wood, Marshal Studios, 1950s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of side tables, designed by husband and wife duo Jane & Gordon Martz. Produced by Marshall Studios, Indianapolis. Small ceramic tiles are placed on the top of the wood tab...
Ceramic
Sold
H 59 in Dm 15.5 in
Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Floor Lamp with Ceramic Tiles Table
By Gordon Martz, Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classy floor lamp with built-in side table by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios is in incredible original vintage condition with a beautiful light patina. The built-in ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile-Top Occasional Table, circa 1960
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ceramic tile-top occasional table by Gordon Martz. Measures: 24" diameter x 22.5" tall.
Ceramic, Walnut