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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$7,500 / set
H 16 in W 15.13 in D 15.13 in
Pair of Black Mosaic Ceramic Tile Tables by Gordon & Jane Martz / Dunbar Wormley
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Black Mosaic Ceramic Tile Tables by Gordon & Jane Martz Some wear to the finish on the walnut. Manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Ceramic
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
Martz Marshall Studios Side Table with Tile Top
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual side table by Gordon Martz/Marshall studios ca' 1960's. Interesting pattern of ceramic tiles encased in walnut square shaped frame. Measures 16"H, 23.75 x 23.75".
Ceramic, Walnut
$7,800
H 31 in W 31 in D 23 in
Edward Wormley Rosewood Occasional Table for Dunbar with Murano Glass Tile Top
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar solid Brazilian Rosewood occasional table with green Murano Glass mosaic tile top and brass banding. Retains green rectangular Dunbar metal label. A ve...
Cut Glass, Rosewood
$3,295
H 22 in W 27.63 in D 27.63 in
Raised Edge Danish Modern Teak Ceramic Mosaic Tile Cocktail Table
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We’ve never seen a tile top Danish teak cocktail table with this captivating tile design. Each tile is a completely unique, individual work of art. The tile colors are an ebb and flow of yellows, greens and blacks. The rich earth tones of the tile compliment the color and patina of the fiery grain teak wood. The construction, fit and finish of this table is unmatched. As pictured, the delicately tapered legs are bolted to the table with cast iron triangle...
Teak, Ceramic
$1,295
H 15.75 in W 23.625 in D 23.625 in
Mid-Century Kingma-Style Slate Mosaic Side Table, Dark-Stained Oak Legs
By Paul Kingma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side table inspired by Dutch designer Paul Kingma's celebrated mosaic work from the 1960s-70s. The square top features an inset slate mosaic composition with irregular geometric piec...
Slate, Steel
$5,200Sale Price|40% Off
H 20 in W 28 in D 16 in
Mosaic Tile Side Table by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1955
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare gem of a side table is by Vladimir Kagan, during his early years with Hugo Dreyfuss featuring his highly-sought-after-by-collectors mosaic tiles on the table top and sculpt...
Ceramic, Walnut
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
$1,962Sale Price|40% Off
H 18.9 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Maitland Smith Side Table, Black Shell Mosaic with Brass Inlay, 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful manufactured side table by Maitland Smith shows the delicate work with materials like shell mosaic. The structure is covered by mall rectangular dark colored shell mos...
Brass
$642
H 15.75 in W 12.41 in D 12.41 in
Vintage side table in pine wood tiled with mosaic, Belgium 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / side table / wood, ceramics / Mid-century Small charming side table tiled with red, white, black and gray mosaic. The sleek frame is made of solid wood and forms th...
Ceramic, Pine
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
Gordon & Jane Martz Extra Long Mosaic Tile Console Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Console table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with square ceramic tiles in cream and warm brown tones. The frame of the table and six legs are solid oak. Dimensions ...
Ceramic, Oak
Gordon & Jane Martz Square Coffee Table with Walnut Mosaic Inlay
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square walnut coffee table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with square tiles in a geometric pattern. The tiles feature varying wood grains and brown tones. The frame,...
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 Green Speckle Glazed Coin Tile Coffee Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular 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 49...
Ceramic, Walnut
