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.
20th century design vallauris ceramic vase gold and black by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Georges Pelletier 20th century design ceramic vase by Georges Pelletier Realised in Vallauris Black and gold ceramic colors original perfect condition height 16 cm Large 13 cm
Ceramic
$870Sale Price|30% Off
French Decorative Vase by Georges Pelletier, 'circa 1970s'
By Georges Pelletier
Located in London, GB
French decorative vase by ceramicist Georges Pelletier (circa 1970s). Handmade, gleaming, enamelled ceramic with twilight blue and stunning gold trim including in the lip. The shape ...
Ceramic
$478Sale Price|20% Off
French Ceramic Red and Golden Vase by Georges Pelletier, Signed, 1970s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French ceramic red and golden vase by Georges Pelletier, Signed, 1970s. The ceramic proposed here has an attractive design in deep shades of gold and red. Handmade, it is glazed w...
Ceramic
Shiny Ceramic Vase Gold Glaze Colors by Georges Pelletier Vallauris - 1960s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Georges Pelletier, born in 1938 in Schaerbeek (Brussels) and died on February 12, 2024, in Cannes, was a French ceramic artist. In 1953, at the age of 15, he arrived in Paris. He ent...
Ceramic
glazed ceramic "Vase à Oreille" Roger Capron Vallauris 1960.
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Glazed ceramic " vase à oreille". Stylized polychrom figure of a bull on one side. Perfect thick glaze '"Oreille" or ear shaped vases are typical of ...
Ceramic
$2,389
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in
1950s by Gilbert Portanier Vallauris France Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Gilbert Portanier
Located in Brescia, IT
Glazed ceramic Excellent condition. "Portanier" signed.
Ceramic
Vallauris Ceramic Vase by Charles Cart, Turquoise Blue, 1960s
By Vallauris, Charles Cart
Located in Valencia, VC
Charles Cart for Émaux des Glaciers — Large Vallauris Ceramic Vase, circa 1960s A stunning and substantial Vallauris ceramic vase by Charles Cart for Émaux des Glaciers, featuring h...
Enamel
Brutalist Ceramic Vase by Bernard Rooke, England, 1970s, Signed
By Bernard Rooke Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brutalist ceramic vase by Bernard Rooke, England, 1970s. In 1960 he set up his own workshop in Forest Hill, London. Progressive designs were readily accepted in London at that time, ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$179
H 3.94 in W 4.14 in D 1.38 in
Small 1970s German Smoked Glass Vase by Friedrich Kristall, circa 1970s
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description Small sculptural vase produced by Friedrich Kristall, Germany, circa 1970s. The vase is executed in hand-blown smoked glass, displaying a warm brown tone with sub...
Glass, Smoked Glass
Decorative Vase Blue Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful cylindrical decorative vase in glazed blue ceramic attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Vase cylinder decorated with several bands of organic and geometric impressed patterns. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vase also retains original "The Seahorse...
Ceramic
$120Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.25 in Dm 4.75 in
Vintage Midcentury Ceramic Decorative Vase by Maxine Scholts, circa 1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Great condition; measures approximately 10.5 inches tall x 5 inches at widest part. Perfect for any midcentury styled home. By ceramist, Maxine Scholts. If you have any questions, pl...
Ceramic
$1,435Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 7.09 in
Ceramic Vase by Les Argonautes, France, Vallauris, 1960s
By Les Argonautes
Located in Paris, FR
Les Argonautes (Frédérique Bourguet and Isabelle Ferlay), French workshop created in Vallauris, south of France, in 1953 and active until the death of Frederique Bourguet in 1997.
Ceramic
20th Century European Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French ceramic vase showcases exceptional craftsmanship and rich decorative detail. Hand-thrown and finished with a vibrant multicolor glaze, it features earthy ton...
Ceramic
$1,194
H 8.27 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
Midcentury Geometric Vase in Glazed Ceramic by Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful vase with geometric pattern in glazed ceramic, orange and white over coarse brown clay by Bitossi. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Ceramic
Modernist Ceramic Hand-Turned Glazed Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic midcentury hand-turned vase with horisontal lines. Griege glaze with a minty tint over the terracotta colored clay. Artist unknown. Great vintage condition consistent with a...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
$276Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.71 in W 3.04 in D 3.04 in
Vintage French Ceramic Vase by Raymonde Leduc 'circa 1970s', Small
By Raymonde Leduc
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic vase (or pencil holder if you prefer) by Raymonde Leduc (circa 1970s). Sandstone coloured small vessel with plant motifs inlaid on all four sides. In good overall con...
Ceramic
French Vintage Decorative Ceramic Vase by Georges Pelletier (circa 1970s)
By Georges Pelletier
Located in London, GB
French decorative vase by ceramicist Georges Pelletier (circa 1970s). Handmade, gleaming, enamelled ceramic with coral and pink and a stunning gold trim including in the lip. The sh...
Ceramic
French Ceramic Blue and Golden Vase by Georges Pelletier, Signed, 1970s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French Ceramic blue and golden vase by Georges Pelletier, Signed - 1970s The ceramic proposed here has an attractive design in deep shades of gold and b...
Ceramic
French Ceramic Green and Golden Vase by Georges Pelletier, Signed, 1970s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French Ceramic green and golden vase by Georges Pelletier, Signed - 1970s The ceramic proposed here has an attractive design in deep shades of gold and ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 8.27 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Shiny Ceramic Vase Gold Glaze Colors by Georges Pelletier Vallauris
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Georges Pelletier Pair of shiny ceramic vase. Gold color ceramic glaze. Perfect conditions, signed at the base PELLETIER. circa 1970 Dimensions: 21 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm and...
Ceramic