Gordon and Jane Martz were prominent designers and creators of simple, elegant, handcrafted ceramic goods. Their vintage mid-century modern designs for table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers and pendants are daring but relaxed and make for versatile additions to any space.
Jane Martz’s grandmother established the family-owned American lampshades company Marshall Studios in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1922. Jessie “Muz” Marshall produced hand-painted lampshades out of her home, then expanded to include lamp bases made of wood. The business later moved to Veedersburg. After studying at New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Gordon and Jane joined the company in the early 1950s and stepped in to run Marshall Studios after it had been managed by Jane’s parents. Gordon and Jane instilled the brand with fresh energy and new ideas. They introduced innovative modernist stoneware lamps, decorative accessories and more that became immediately popular with new homeowners of the era. Later, there was a return to lamp bases made solely of wood, and floor lamps, bookends and tables with tile tops appeared in the company catalogs.
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.
Gordon and Jane explored color and texture at the company during the 1950s and ‘60s and continued the rich legacy of craftsmanship for which Marshall Studios had become known. The manufacturer secured government contracts and their works were featured in Interiors magazine. Etchings and other decoration continued to be done by hand, and Jane eventually also took an interest in the fabric and textiles used to hand-cover the paper shades, producing a complementary line of hand-woven pillows and other goods.
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$1,695
H 57.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Gordon and Jane Martz Style Mid Century Walnut Floor Lamp Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Gordon and Jane Martz Style Mid Century Walnut Floor Lamp Table This lamp measures: 15.75 wide x 15.75 deep x 57.5 inches high Great Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a con...
Walnut
Jane and Gordon Martz Floor Lamp with Tile Table Mid Century Modern
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s floor lamp with integrated tile table top designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Labeled with a Martz Pitcher logo on the plug. This Model WL4 lamp first app...
Ceramic, Mahogany
$5,195
H 56 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Teak Tile Table Floor Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Teak Tile Table Floor Lamp This lamp measures: 18.75 wide x 18.75 deep x 56 inches high Excellent Vintage Co...
Ceramic, Teak
$14,400
H 52 in Dm 15 in
Gordon & Jane Martz Glazed Brown Gray Ceramic & Walnut Floor Lamp, circa 1955
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A most magnificent Mid-Century Modern sculptural and layered Martz ceramic floor lamp with walnut shelf and base. Hand carved multidimensional glazed rings of hand painted brown and white hues give the floor lamp a sense of movement - like moving rings...
Brass
Gordon & Jane Martz Floor Lamp with Black Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz floor lamp with mosaic tile round side table. This piece features a walnut base with inlaid black ceramic coin tiles on the table top. The lamp has a newly made l...
Ceramic, Walnut
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 58 in Dm 16.25 in
1960s Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Walnut Floor Lamp Cabin Modern Rustic
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern floor lamp. Solid turned walnut base, shaft, finial. Inlaid tan Martz ceramic tiles to top of base. Fully Functional, takes Normal sized US screw-in ...
Ceramic, Walnut
$1,895
H 51.75 in W 21 in D 21 in
Expertly Restored-Mid Century Sculpted Walnut Floor Lamp w/Travertine Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Travertine Stone, New Linen Shade, Brass Hardware Dimensions: 51.75in H x 21in W x 21in D Lamp Shade: 15in H x 17.25in W x 17.25in D ________________________...
Travertine, Brass
Gordon & Jane Martz Floor Lamp with White Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz floor lamp with mosaic tile round side table. This piece features a walnut base with inlaid white ceramic coin tiles on the table top. The lamp has a newly made l...
Ceramic, Walnut
$2,700
H 48 in W 18 in D 18 in
Walnut Studio Hand Carved Floor Lamp in The Style of Philip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful example of studio furniture has a graceful body made of two pieces of lovely figured walnut and four legs all hand carved. The carving is very apparent in this piece a...
Walnut
$1,795
H 59.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Brass Accent Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Refinished, Newly Rewired, New Linen Shade With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and c...
Brass
Brass Paul Floor Lamp by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Paul floor lamp is a solid brass floor lamp with a linen drum shade. The lamp has two separate pull chains so the bulbs can be turned on or off independently and features small, ...
Brass
El Monte Lamp by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The El Monte lamp is made from turned solid American walnut or white oak with a brass knuckle. The drum shade is linen and includes a diffuser. The La...
Brass
El Monte Lamp by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The El Monte lamp is made from turned solid American walnut or white oak with a brass knuckle. The drum shade is linen and includes a diffuser. The Lawson-...
Brass
El Monte Lamp by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The El Monte lamp is made from turned solid American walnut or white oak with a brass knuckle. The drum shade is linen and includes a diffuser. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is desi...
Brass
El Monte Lamp by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The El Monte lamp is made from turned solid American walnut or white oak with a brass knuckle. The drum shade is linen and includes a diffuser. The La...
Brass
Danny Kaplan Studio Janus Lamp, Handmade Ceramic, Modern Table Lamp
By Danny Kaplan 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Janus lamp is handmade studio pottery by ceramic artist by Danny Kaplan. Shade included. Please note exact dimensions may vary. Born in New York City a...
Ceramic
