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Gordon & Jane Martz Bookends

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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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Creator: Gordon & Jane Martz
Jane And Gordon Martz Ceramic And Walnut Bookends
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jane & Gordon Martz walnut and ceramic tile inlaid bookends. Padded backsides for protection. Patina to the brass (please refer to photos). Additional photographs available upon requ...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Bookends

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Ceramic, Walnut

Mid-Century Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic and Walnut Bookends
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Jonathan Adler, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of ceramic and walnut bookends by Jane and Gordon Martz for their company, Marshall Studios. Each bookend stands sculpturally and presents a ceramic inlay detail in wo...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Bookends

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Pottery, Walnut

Pair of MCM Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM ceramic tile and walnut bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1950s. The bookends are in very good vintage condtion and measure 8.5"W x 5"D x...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon & Jane Martz Bookends

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Walnut, Pottery

Marshall Studios Gordan Jane Martz Tile Walnut Bookends Mid Century
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Iconic walnut and ceramic tile plinth bookends, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz of Marshall Studios. 1960s. One retains the original production sticker. The thickness of the walnut...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Bookends

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Metal

Mcm Jane & Gordon Martz Walnut & White Tile Bookends for Marshall Studios 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bookends with vertical white inset tiles by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios on brass bases. Very nice original condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Bookends

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Brass

Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
These ceramic tile and walnut bookends were designed and made by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The rectangular forms are softened by the loose brush strokes in the glaz...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Bookends

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Walnut, Ceramic

Jane & Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Walnut & Aqua Tile Bookends, C. 1970
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Walnut & PAle Turquoise Ceramic Tile Bookends. Featuring 1" thick solid walnut rectangular forms, inset with two parallel rows of 1...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Bookends

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Gordon & Jane Martz bookends for sale on 1stDibs.

Gordon & Jane Martz bookends are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gordon & Jane Martz bookends, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bookends by Gordon & Jane Martz were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bookends by Marshall Studios, Wayne Husted, and Jenfred Ware. Prices for Gordon & Jane Martz bookends can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $300 and can go as high as $300, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $300.

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