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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Jane and Gordon Martz Minimalist Table Lamp, Ceramic and Walnut
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful minimalist table lamp in ceramic by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Color is an off white/ faint light grey in a darker setting. Dimension...
Ceramic, Walnut
$2,600
H 18 in W 14 in D 13 in
Jane and Gordon Martz Minimalist Ceramic Table Lamp in Walnut and Ceramic
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Table lamp designed by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Ceramic base with walnut neck and finial. Great rough matte black glaze. Dimensions: Overall ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane and Gordon Martz Table Lamp, Ceramic and Walnut
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic table lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Large bulbous form in a matte olive green with subtle dark brown/ purple hue. Great organic colo...
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Gorgeous table lamp by the famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a walnut disc base, ceramic body, and a walnut disc on top complete with long nec...
Ceramic, Walnut
$6,400 / set
H 4.75 in Dm 27.25 in
Martz Lamps by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, Ceramic Table Lamps
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Table lamps designed by ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Color a brown with some hues of plum. Dimensions Overall; 27.25” tall 15” wide Ceramic ; 14" tal...
Ceramic
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 and Gordon Martz Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic table lamp designed by the ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Featuring a walnut disc bottom and top, complete with beautifully glazed ceramic body. An...
Ceramic, Walnut
$3,250 / set
H 26 in Dm 6.5 in
Pair of Complimentary Ceramic Table Lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz with Shades
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of Complimentary table lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz. Both have shades and both are signed. In excellent vintage condition with no wear. Simple yet elegant scribed de...
Pottery, Hardwood
Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz, Large Round Ceramic and Walnut
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large minimalist table lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a light grey ceramic body with walnut neck and finial. Overall 24" tall 15" wide Cera...
Ceramic, Walnut
A Pair Of Large Table Lamps By Jane and Gordon Martz Ca' 1960's
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic table lamp designed by the famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Lamp features a conical, bullet shaped body with incised decorative motif. Lamp is ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10” Top Diameter x 12.25” ...
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Matz, and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17" Height x 5.25" Diameter Dimensions ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamps, Walnut, Ceramic, Linen Marshal Studios, 1950s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and ceramic table lamps designed by Jane & Gordon Martz. Produced by Marshall Studios, Veedersburg, Indiana, c. 1955. Bases are sculpted walnut, with ceramic in...
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Walnut, Marshal Studios, 1950s
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown and white ceramic and walnut table lamps designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, Indianapolis, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.5...
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.75“ H x 5.125“ Diameter ...
Ceramic, Walnut
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut USA, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.95” H x 5.1” Diameter Dime...
Ceramic
