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 Footed Bowl for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large footed bowl produced by Marshall Studios, circa 1970s. Would work nicely as a center bowl/fruit bowl. Marshall Studios was the infamous company which produced countless lamps...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Vase for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Wonderful white and tan (u...
Ceramic
Large Martz Centerpiece Bowl by Jane and Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios, Ceramic
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very large centerpiece bowl designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The couple is known for their ceramics lamps, but they als...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Large Ceramic Bowl for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large scale bowl by Jane and Gordon martz for Marshall studios. Largely known for execution of lamps, the ceramicist duo also did a number of bowls and vases. Offered here is a very large bowl...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Bowl for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large scale bowl by Jane and Gordon martz for Marshall studios. Largely known for execution of lamps, the ceramicist duo also did a number of bowls and vases. Offered here is a very large bowl...
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz Collection of Ceramic Vases
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A collection of four small vases designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their lamps, Jane and Gordon designed many different household ceramic items.
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Vase for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A well proportioned vase produced by Marshall Studios, circa 1970s. This one with a glazed white body with incised unglazed swirls. Marshall Studios was the infamous company which p...
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz Ceramic Vase, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large round vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Wonderful rose/ blus...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Ceramic Vase
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large round vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Wonderful white and ...
Ceramic
Two Small Decorative Pottery Dishes w/ Animal Figures, Bird Dish By J & G Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two Small Pottery Dishes with Animal Figures Decorative Bird / Seagull Dish by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, 1960's 6 1/2" x 4 7/8" x 7/8" Decorative Fish Dish by Artis...
Pottery
Jane & Gordon Martz, Vase, Ceramic, Marshal Studios, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A vase designed by husband and wife duo Jane & Gordon Martz. Produced by Marshall Studios, Indianapolis, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 7.0"W x 7.0"D Wear consiste...
Ceramic
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Dish Marshall Studios, 1960's. A great design.
Ceramic
$284Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Midcentury Ceramic Ashtray by Gordon & Jane Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, vintage ceramic ashtray. This piece dates to the 1960s and presents a great condition. Shades of browns and beige spiral within its ...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Large Ceramic Vase
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios in a blush/ rose glaze. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Won...
Ceramic
$262Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of Four Ceramic Trinket Vide Poche Trays by Gordan and Jane Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very nice set of four small trays by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. There are two rectangular trays with a striped sgraffito design and two that are more of an...
Ceramic
Large French Mid Century Ceramic Bowl or Centerpiece, Signed
By Apt
Located in Miami, FL
Large French Mid Century Ceramic Bowl or Centerpiece, Signed Stunning ceramic or mixed earths piece was made by combining clay slips of light and dark bro...
Earthenware
Don Reitz Studio Ceramic Vase
By Don Reitz
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large ceramic tea bowl with abstract design. Signed on the bottom “Reitz”. Measures: 4.5" H x 5.25" D. Don Reitz (1929-2014) is recognized as one of the most important and influ...
Ceramic
Lee McCarty Merigold Mississippi Studio Ceramic Bowl
By Lee McCarty
Located in San Diego, CA
Glazed ceramic bowl by Lee McCarty, of Merigold Mississippi. It retains an original business card that was taped to the bottom decades ago. It appears to be signed under the card, a rare ephemera artifact in itself. Beautiful glaze decoration on a subtle squared off bowl form. Lee McCarty (1923-2015) grew up in Merigold, Mississippi. After serving in WWII and graduating from university, he and his wife Pup returned to Merigold in 1954 where they co-founded McCartys Pottery...
Clay
Vintage Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase with a rounded, bulbous body, slightly flared neck, and understated vertical ridges that add tactile dimension to its handcrafted profile. The cer...
Ceramic
Wilhelm and Elly Kuch Studio Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1970
By Wilhelm Kuch
Located in Munich, DE
Wilhelm and Elly Kuch studio pottery vase Burgthann, Germany, 1974, signed Kuch.
Ceramic, Pottery
$575
H 3.5 in W 10.75 in D 4.75 in
MCM Footed Studio Pottery Bowl by Richard Saar, Atomic Motif, Signed
By Richard Saar
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking Mid-Century Modern studio pottery bowl attributed to California ceramicist Richard Saar, signed to the underside. Executed circa 1960, the piece features a sculptural trip...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Studio Ceramic Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Great detail in this signed ceramic vase with a glazed white ceramic and detailed with cut and formed ceramic ornamentation around upper portion. Well executed.
Ceramic
$148Sale Price|50% Off
H 9.85 in Dm 7.09 in
Ditmar Urbach Ceramic Vase From Julie Collection, Czechoslovakia 1964
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful ceramic vase and in excellent condition without any wear. Produced by Ditmar Urbach in Czechoslovakia in 1964. The vase was designed as part of Julie Collection. Original s...
Ceramic
Edwin & Mary Scheier Studio Ceramic Vase
By Edwin and Mary Scheier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Studio cabinet piece with rich brown glaze. Really nice partial lava glaze, circa late 1950s. Mint condition. An experimental piece I purchased directly from the Scheiers man...
Clay
Deep Orange and Clear Murano Glass Footed Bowl
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Deep orange and clear murano glass footed bowl.
Murano Glass
$811
H 2.76 in Dm 13.59 in
Medusa Head Ceramic Bowl Hand-Thrown Studio Art, Centerpiece by Ambacht, 1970s
By Noomi Backhausen, Ambacht Volendam
Located in Andernach, DE
A truly unusual piece of art is this large – actually enormous – hand-thrown bowl from ceramic, very much in the style of Noomi Backhausen, I dare say with a dash of Pablo Picasso to...
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Studio Pottery Glazed Bowl Planter Centerpiece
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful glaze color on this magnificent large low planter bowl , circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or cracks , unsigned well done piece heavy and perfect shape.
Pottery
Large Irridescent Centerpiece Bowl by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous extra large blue iridescent centerpiece bowl by Murano Glassworks of Venice, circa 1970s. This handcrafted piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks an...
Blown Glass
White Organic Porcelain Kawa Large Bowl, Tactile Ceramic Centerpiece
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tactile and organic large porcelain bowl with leather textured exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. The Kawa Bowls are expressive and lively. With their fluid forms and pro...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage ceramic studio pottery bowl, showcasing a balanced form with subtle, concentric ridges that lend a tactile quality to its smooth surface. The bowl's dimensions, 5.25 inches...
Ceramic
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H 1.88 in W 11.38 in D 10 in
Jane & Gordon Martz Large Ceramic Bowl / Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Large Ceramic Bowl / Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's. This piece is signed " M " to the bottom.
Ceramic
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H 10.25 in W 5 in D 7 in
Rare Jane & Gordon Martz Stoneware " Bird " Pitcher for Marshall Studios, c.1965
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare Jane & Gordon Martz Stoneware " Bird " Pitcher / Bottle / Vase for Marshall Studios, c.1965. Really Great Color on this Sculptural Form. Signed.
Ceramic, Leather, Stoneware
Hippo Decor by Gordon and Jane Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular hippo sculpture designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware with sgraffito. Absolutely wonderful decorative piece. In great condi...
Ceramic
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H 1 in W 9 in D 4.625 in
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Vide Poche or Catchall for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nice vide poche or catchall tray by Jane and Gordon martz for Marshall studios. Largely known for execution of lamps, the ceramicist duo also did a number of other items.
Ceramic
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H 0.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Vide Poche or Catchall for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nice vide poche or catchall tray with floral design by Jane and Gordon martz for Marshall studios. Largely known for execution of lamps, the ceramicist duo also did a number of oth...
Ceramic
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H 0.75 in W 6.25 in D 3.75 in
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Vide Poche or Catchall for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nice vide poche or catchall tray with floral motif by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall studios. Largely known for execution of lamps, the ceramicist duo also did a number of othe...
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Tray/Dish #137 for Marshalls Studios, 1970
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
Jane and Gordon Martz Tray/Dish #137 for Marshalls Studios, 1970. Great colors and shape. Measures 10.25" long 6.25" deep 1" tall
Ceramic
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H 0.75 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Textured Stoneware Oval Tray attributed to Gordon & Jane Martz in Earthy Bronze
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a high-quality stoneware with a textured, matte finish. Characterized by its warm, earthy bronze and brown gradients that mimic raw mineral elements. Features...
Pottery
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H 0.88 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's.
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Pottery Ceramic Trays Catch Alls
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Leaf pattern trays or catch alls by Jane and Gordon Martz for their company, Marshall Studios. Natural tan clay, incised leaf design. Hand signed Martz. 1950s USA.
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Pottery Ceramic Dish Catch All
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Dish, tray or catch all by Jane and Gordon Martz for their company, Marshall Studios. Natural tan clay, brushed multicolor glaze in a geometric pattern. Hand signed Martz. 1950s USA.
Ceramic
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's.
Ceramic
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray / Dish, Marshall Studios, 1960's. Very good original condition. Signed to the bottom.
Ceramic
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H 0.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray Marshall Studios, 1960's
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jane & Gordon Martz Decorative Ceramic Tray / Dish, Marshall Studios, 1960's. Very good original condition. Makers mark to the bottom.
Ceramic
Vintage Miniature Bud Vase by Gordon & Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Miniature Bud Vase by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. Beautiful white and tan (unglazed) color in very good condition with ...
Ceramic