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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Gordon and Jane Martz M191 Lamp for Marshall Studios Sanded Glaze earthy brown
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 ov...
Ceramic, Walnut
Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Table lamp designed by ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Color is an unusual terra-cotta like color with gloss glaze. Overall dimensions: 16” tall 10” wi...
Ceramic
Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, Ceramic Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Table lamp by ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Unusual ochre like color with interesting and unusual twisted detail. Unique design adds great movement and d...
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz M51 Lamp for Marshall Studios tan ochre short gourd 24"
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 ov...
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane and Gordon Martz Large Ceramic Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large ceramic table lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a well rounded yellowish body with a dark rough glazed band. Complete with a wal...
Ceramic, Walnut
Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz, Ceramic and Walnut
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Charming table lamp designed by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a stout body with long walnut neck. Overall dimensions: 20” tall 13” wide ...
Walnut, Ceramic
Jane & Gordon Martz Olive & Tan Banded Pottery Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios olive and tan M217 table lamp, 1960's. Featuring a matte glazed charcoal, olive green stoneware body with contrasting Beige, Tan banding. Original t...
Stoneware
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, 1960s. Sold without Lampshade Dimensions of Lamp (inch...
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane and Gordon Martz Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual Martz table lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Wonderful color palette and form. Dimensions Overall 20.25” tall 13” wide Ceramic 8.25” tall 6” w...
Ceramic
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....
Ceramic, Walnut
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Matte Tan Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
💡 WHAT IS IT? — Another gem from the masters of mid century lightning – Gordon and Jane Martz. A small but exceptionally versatile lamp! This signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a...
Brass
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Brown / Tan / Kintsugi Repair
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
WHAT IS IT? — These signed Martz model #170 lamp come in a glossy double-dipped glaze. It transitions from a reddish/greenish/tan color on top down to a chocolatey brown base. The bl...
Brass
Marshall Studios Martz Ceramic Triangular Incised Pottery Midcentury Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
?? WHAT'S INCLUDED? — This listing is for the lamps only. New shades, exactly matching the catalog dimensions can be purchased upon request. ?? WHAT IS IT? — This absolutely...
Ceramic, Burlap, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamps, White Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
WHAT IS IT? — This pair of Martz model no. 165-28-1 lamps arrives with white glaze bodies that are decorated with a top-to-bottom incised line pattern. The lamps are topped off with ...
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Cobalt Blue / White Swirl Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
💡 Marshall Studios Martz Model M-83 Table Lamp (1950s/60s) — A true piece of midcentury design history, this stunning table lamp is attributed to the legendary Gordon and Jane Martz...
Brass
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamps—Blue Glaze Two Piece Design
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
What is it? — This pair of Gordon and Jane Martz lamps features a glossy sapphire blue glaze with a speckled, mottled surface. Upon close inspection, the glaze reveals a subtle inter...
Brass
