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Georges Pelletier Vases

Belgian, b. 1938

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.

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Creator: Georges Pelletier
French Ceramic Red and Golden Vase by Georges Pelletier, Signed, 1970s
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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...
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1970s French Vintage Georges Pelletier Vases

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Georges Pelletier vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Georges Pelletier vases are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Georges Pelletier vases, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases by Georges Pelletier were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases by Gustave Reynaud, Tim Orr, and Albert Thiry. Prices for Georges Pelletier vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $445 and can go as high as $1,442, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $779.

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