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.
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 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
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
French Gilt + Blue Ceramic Bowl by Georges Pelletier, 1970s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Georges Pelletier in the 1970s, this French ceramic bowl combines deep blue glaze and gilt accents in a composition where color, texture, and light are quietly aligned. I...
Ceramic
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
$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
Hand-Crafted Neoclassic Wall Sconces, Metal, USA, 1980s
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
$3,725 / 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
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
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
$1,695Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.1 in Dm 6.3 in
Double Lighting French Ceramic Lamp by Georges Pelletier, 1970s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Double lighting French ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier, 1970s. It is a beautiful ceramic lamp. It offers a double lighting since a second bulb is inside the lamp base. The light...
Enamel
$3,464 / 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
$3,464 / 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
$3,464 / item
H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Bosphore Wall Sconce in Blue (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
$3,464 / 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
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
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 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 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
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