Those familiar with the work of Belgian ceramic artist Georges Pelletier know there is much more to his unique floor lamps and table lamps than meets the eye. From his stately, intricately detailed Totem floor lamp to his sculptural Owl table lamp, Pelletier’s talent for marrying ceramics with a simple light source to create complex shadow play will transform any interior into an illuminated work of art.
Born in Brussels in 1938, Pelletier developed a passion for ceramics in his youth. At merely 15 years old, Pelletier moved to Paris to study at the École Nationale Supérieure d’Arts et Métiers (now called Arts et Métiers ParisTech) before he went on to train in ceramics at the Pioulier School in Vence, France. Among his early instructors were ceramist Raphael Giarrusso and artist Fernand Léger. However, it was while working alongside a collective of potters in Accolay, Burgundy — a studio called Accolay Pottery, established by apprentices to well-known ceramicist Alexandre Kostanda — that he was likely inspired to experiment with cutouts and other carving techniques.
In 1961, Pelletier opened his first workshop in Paris, selling his ceramic lamps at the Saint-Ouen flea market. His works caught the eye of furniture design and manufacturing company Roche Bobois for which he created a series of lighting collections from 1961 to 1973.
In later years, Pelletier’s designs attracted the attention of Mathieu Tournaire, son of Philippe Tournaire, the founder of jewelry manufacturer Maison Tournaire. Charmed by Pelletier’s ceramic works and the playful light shows his fixtures would create in a space, Mathieu proposed a collaboration to develop a series of luminaires that would merge Maison Tournaire’s use of precious metals, such as silver and gold, with Pelletier’s distinct ceramics artistry. The partnership yielded a six-piece collection — three “Sun” luminaires, two floor lamps and a totem pole. Only three copies of each work exist.
In 1973, Pelletier opened a new workshop in Cannes, where he continues to work to this day. His ceramic lighting sculptures are coveted by art collectors worldwide.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Georges Pelletier lighting, decorative objects and mirrors.
Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconce in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
"3 flowers" sconce in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier ceramics, this sconce is bringing to your space an amazing light...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Pair of 3 flowers sconces in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier ceramics, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazing ...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 2 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Set of 2 ceramic tiles "2 flowers sconces pastilles" in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier lamps, these pair of tiles is bringing to your space an amazing light ex...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Pair of 3 flowers sconces in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier ceramics, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night...
Ceramic
Iconic Georges Pelletier Set of 3 TOTEM Floor Lamps in Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Set of 3 white TOTEM in enamelled ceramic, floor lamps set bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptural presence during the day....
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Decorative Ceramic Table Lamp
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Table lamp by the French artist Georges Pelletier, featuring a striking, sculptural design blending earthy craftsmanship with modern texture. The base is ceramic with a rounded, bott...
Ceramic
Pair of Neoclassic Style Wall Sconces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of wall sconces made of metal, painted in silver and gold, with two 60/watt light each sconce Electrified and ready to use. Beautiful and clean cut pair for the wall. ...
Metal
$3,844 / item
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 7.17 in
Bosphore Wall Sconce in Green (Large Size) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes.
Ceramic
$5,450 / set
H 11 in W 7 in D 6 in
Maison Arlus French Silver Patina Hand Sconces and White Opaline Shades, 1970
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of nickel plated silver patina hand sconces by Maison Arlus with white opaline glass shades coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with furniture and ite...
Bronze, Nickel
Pair of French Sconces by Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of gold color hand sconces by Arlus with white glass shades coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with furniture and items designed by the most known ...
Brass, Bronze
Small White Glazed Georges Pelletier Table Lamp
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This lamp has a warm, handcrafted aesthetic that blends natural materials with artistic design. The base is made of off white glazed ceramic, featuring circular cutouts and delicate ...
Ceramic
Aperture Sconce
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
The Aperture series was created to provide a beautiful quality of light by combining bounce and ambient glow. The light source is held in a hand-spun perforated brass dome on one sid...
Brass
Small White and Gold Ceramic Table Lamp by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A stunning handcrafted ceramic table lamp by Georges Pelletier, a celebrated French ceramicist known for his distinctive fusion of sculptural form and playful light perforations. Thi...
Ceramic
$2,611 / item
H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Bosphore Wall Sconce in White (Small Size) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes. Made...
Enamel
$2,611 / item
H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Bosphore Wall Sconce in Pink (Small Size) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes. Made...
Enamel
$2,611 / item
H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Bosphore Wall Sconce in Yellow (Small Size) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes. Made...
Enamel
Kong Gorilla Pink Floor Lamp by Stefano Giovannoni
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front...
Plastic
Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconce in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
3 flowers sconce in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier ceramics, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazin...
Ceramic
Sold
H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 9.85 in
Georges Pelletier Black and Gold Enameled Ceramic Hen Sculpture, France, 2020
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Bluish black and gold enameled ceramic Hen, Signed on the back by the artist, delivered with a "Certificate of Authenticity". Georges Pelletier (1938) is a great contemporary artist exploring the fields of ceramics and lighting, since the 1950s. Born in Brusels in 1938. At the tender age of 12 he enrolls in the École du Pioulier, founded by Célestin Freinet and located in Vence in the South of France. Here he learns free and modern art and discovers drawing and ceramics. During this period Pelletier starts showing solidarity and relief based on the principle of equality. This formation lends him a unique artistic identity. Georges Pelletier arrives to Paris in 1953 and continues with his drawing studies at l’Académie Charpentier meanwhile he still frequents Fernand Léger’s workshop. He enrolls the school of Métiers d’Art in 1955. Pelletier deepens into the world of ceramics during his time at Claude Pantzer’s workshop and the Potiers d’Accolay where he meets Raphael Giarusso...
Ceramic
Sold
H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 9.85 in
Georges Pelletier White, Gold and Platinum Enameled Ceramic Hen Sculpture
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
White, gold and platinum enameled ceramic Hen sculpture, signed on the back by the artist, delivered with a "Certificate of Authenticity". Georges Pelletier (1938) is a great contemporary artist exploring the fields of ceramics and lighting, since the 1950s. Born in Brusels in 1938. At the tender age of 12 he enrolls in the École du Pioulier, founded by Célestin Freinet and located in Vence in the South of France. Here he learns free and modern art and discovers drawing and ceramics. During this period Pelletier starts showing solidarity and relief based on the principle of equality. This formation lends him a unique artistic identity. Georges Pelletier arrives to Paris in 1953 and continues with his drawing studies at l’Académie Charpentier meanwhile he still frequents Fernand Léger’s workshop. He enrolls the school of Métiers d’Art in 1955. Pelletier deepens into the world of ceramics during his time at Claude Pantzer’s workshop and the Potiers d’Accolay where he meets Raphael Giarusso...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 2 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Pair of 2 flowers sconces "pastilles" in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier lamps, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when ...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Pair of 2 flowers sconces "pastilles" in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier lamps, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when ...
Ceramic
Pair of Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Pair of 3 flowers sconces in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier lamps, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night fa...
Ceramic
Sold
H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 9.85 in
Georges Pelletier White Enameled Ceramic Hen Sculpture, France, 2020
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
White enameled ceramic hen, signed on the back by the artist, delivered with a "Certificate of Authenticity". Georges Pelletier (1938) is a great contem...
Ceramic
French Riviera 1960 Table Lamp by Georges Pelletier
By Accolay Pottery, Georges Pelletier
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Riviera 1960 table lamp by Georges Pelletier. Dimensions without shade diameter 24 cm = 9.44 inches high 17 cm = 6.69 inches.
Ceramic
Large lamp base in ceramic by George Pelletier. France circa 1970
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful large lamp base in enameled stoneware, with scarification and lighting in the interior of the base. George Pelletier was born in Brussels in 1938.
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier "Woman Sun" Sculpture, Signed, circa 1980, France
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Sculpture "woman sun" by Georges Pelletier. Unglazed ceramic. France, circa 1980. Measure: Height: 44 cm, width 38 cm.
Ceramic