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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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
$874Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Decorative Vase by Georges Pelletier
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 on the body and silver in the l...
Ceramic
Vintage Red and Golden Ceramic Vase by Georges Pelletier, Signed, France, 1970s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Vintage Red and Golden Ceramic Vase by Georges Pelletier, Signed, France, 1970s The ceramic proposed here has an attractive design in deep shades of gold and red. Handmade, it is gl...
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
$674
H 1.97 in W 8.86 in D 8 in
Georges Pelletier Decorative Dish or Vide-Poche with Gold Lustre Details France
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking decorative ceramic vide-poche or catchall dish by renowned French ceramic artist Georges Pelletier. This handcrafted piece showcases Pelletier’s distinctive artistic languag...
Ceramic
$2,285
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
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
1960s Tan Glazed Ceramic Vase by Lebes Gamikos, Germany
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960-1969 vas from Germany is finished in tan glazed with mottled texture, worked in ceramic. Its form follows honest, well-proportioned lines typical of well-made pieces from i...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Marius Bessone, French Vallauris, 1960s
By Marius Bessone
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Marius Bessone, French Vallauris, 1960s Rare 1970s ceramic vase by Marius Bessone, featuring a beige-yellow slip accented with delicate blue nucle...
Enamel
Vintage ceramic vase Quail and Millet, Japan 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage Japanese blue and white vase with honeycomb pattern with quails and millet design. Made in Japan in the 1970s. Good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 12 cm / 4.7 inches ...
Ceramic
Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French Art Brut Ceramic Vase with Expressive Lava Texture attributed to a Vallauris studio pottery maker. This unique ceramic vase, reminiscent of the French Art Brut ceram...
Ceramic
$273Sale 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
$792
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Georges Pelletier Ceramic Vide-Poche or Decorative Wall Plate - 1970
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid Century - Vintage - Ceramic Measures : 31x31cm H:5cm Material : Ceramic Decorative plate or trinket dish by the ceramist Georges Pelletier, France. Handcrafted ceramic with a re...
Ceramic
French Gilt Ceramic Tray by Georges Pelletier, 1970s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Georges Pelletier in the 1970s, this French ceramic tray explores gilt and gold tones in a composition that balances radiance with structure. Its presence is subtle, yet ...
Ceramic
$1,161
H 7.88 in Dm 6.7 in
Vintage French crystal bubble vase by Art Vannes, 1950s, decorative, collectable
By Art Vannes
Located in London, GB
Stunning unusual and well proportioned flat rimmed flower vase by the renowned French glass company Cristalleries de Vannes. Substantial crystal raised spheres on the outside help r...
Crystal
$2,295Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.7 in W 13 in D 9.45 in
Vintage French Ceramic Bird Flower Vase by Albert Thiry 'circa 1970s'
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Mid-century French ceramic flower vase by Albert Thiry (circa 1970s). A charming piece with a chalk-white glaze which is complemented by a delicate, pale blue on the bird's feathers....
Ceramic
French Textured Purple Ceramic Vase, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French studio ceramic vase from the 1970s, shaped with the raw sensibility that defined much of the French ceramic movement centered around Vallauris. The form is elongated and ar...
Ceramic
Decorative Handmade Vase
Located in Bronx, NY
A terracotta highly decorated vase. The ground is a cream bisque finish and the design is a raised very dark green glaze.
Scandinavian Modern Vase by Tue Poulsen, Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen, Knabstrup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tue Poulsen for Knabstrup, vase of glazed ceramics.
Ceramic
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H 6.3 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
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
French Gilt + Green Ceramic Vase by Georges Pelletier, 1970s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Chicago, IL
A large French ceramic vase by Georges Pelletier from the 1970s brings surface and form into a quiet dialogue shaped by glaze and light. Its presence is subtle yet assured. The silh...
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
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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