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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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
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
$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
Green Mosaic Glass Decorator Arts & Crafts / Mission Style Side Table
By Tony Duquette, Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual Decorator Table with a beautiful Arts & Crafts Mosaic Glass Top. Origin and Maker unknown. Appears to be from early 20th Century to possibly mid 20th century. age crack ...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Woodard Style Side Table, circa 1955
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A playful blend of modernist form and artisanal craftsmanship, this vintage mosaic side table brings bold color and graphic charm to any interior. The square top is composed of hand-...
Iron
$518
H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 17.72 in
MidCentury Unique Flowerbed Pedestal, Ceramic Mosaic, Side Table, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The original wood and ceramic mosaic flower bed made in the 1970s. Nice and light form will decorate any interior. Very good vintage condition. Also can be a decoration in kids room.
Metal
$4,500
H 19 in Dm 14 in
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
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Unusual Harvey Probber Green Hexagon Terrazzo Top Side Table Mid-century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Harvey Probber light green terrazzo hexagon top side table. We have had plenty of these wonderful Probber side tables but we have never had on with a celery green terrazzo ...
Bronze
$1,600
H 19.25 in Dm 14.25 in
Blue Green Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Pottery Table Top on Wrought Base
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully blended colors of blues and green fired on Aldo Londi designed pottery table. Pattern is incised into table top. Top sits on flat band wrought iron...
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Tile Top Accent Table
Located in Kensington, MD
Wrought Iron Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Tile Top Accent Table Here we have a round accent table with a Mosaic Tile surface and metal trim and legs. This is perfect as an sunroom side...
Iron
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 & Jane Martz Round Side Table 18" 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 & Jane Martz Speckle Glazed Mosaic Tile Drink Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with cement colored speckle glaze ceramic coin tiles, with a slightly raised walnut edge. The frame, base and pedesta...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Mosaic Black Coin Tile Side Table
By 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 oak. Dimensions 14" diame...
Ceramic, Oak
Gordon & Jane Martz Square Mosaic Tile Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with square ceramic tiles in dark gray with six cream, dark brown and green tiles placed randomly throughout the tab...
Ceramic, Walnut
Mosaikmöbel Petite Side Table with Mosaic Tile Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated brass side table for Mosaikmöbel, c.1950s, Germany. The table features a mosaic tile table top composed of rectangular and square tiles, with a patinated brass frame and fo...
Brass
