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 Sun Lamp in White Enameled Ceramic, France, 2020
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Georges Pelletier sun lamp in white enameled ceramic, sculptural floor or table lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when...
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
Iconic Georges Pelletier TOTEM Floor Lamp in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Iconic Georges Pelletier TOTEM in enameled ceramic, floor lamps set bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptural presence during...
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 enameled 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 Big Sun TOTEM Floor Lamp in White Enamelled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Georges Pelletier iconic Big Sun TOTEM floor lamp in White enameled ceramic, sculptural floor lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stun...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier TOTEM Floor Lamp in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Iconic Georges Pelletier TOTEM in enameled ceramic, floor lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptural presence during the ...
Ceramic
1 of the 3 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk and rattan lampshades by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geom...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier, Big Sun Totem Floor Lamp, by Benjamin Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Georges Pelletier iconic Big Sun TOTEM floor lamp in White enameled ceramic, sculptural floor lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stun...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Sun Lamp in White Gold and Tan Enameled Ceramic, 2020
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Sun lamp in white, gold and tan enameled ceramic, sculptural floor or table lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptural presence during the day. Approximate dimensions: Height 80 cm x diameter 75 cm. Signed on the base 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...
Gold
Set of 3 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Made Silk Shades by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk lampshades by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geometric details fi...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 3 TOTEM Floor Lamps in White Enameled Ceramic, 2021
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Set of 3 white TOTEM in enameled ceramic made in 2021 by Georges Pelletier , floor lamps set bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning s...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Sculpture Lamp in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Sculpture lamp in white enameled ceramic, this sculpture lamp is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptural presence during th...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamp, Custom Double Silk Rattan Lampshade by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made double rattan lampshade by René Houben. The brown ceramics and the warm colored details fit perfectly wit...
Ceramic
Pelletier Baluster Dark Ceramic Lamp, Custom Made Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made beige silk lampshade by René Houben. The dark ceramics and the warm colored geometric details fit perfect...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Brown Ceramic Lamp, Custom Double Silk Rattan Lampshade
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made double rattan lampshade by René Houben. The brown ceramics and the warm colored details fit perfectly wit...
Ceramic
XL Pelletier Brown Warm Tones Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made lampshade by René Houben. The brown ceramics and the warm colored details fit perfectly with the custom m...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Bulbous Brown Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Shade by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk lampshade by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geometric details fit perfect...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Brown Gold Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made double rattan lampshade by René Houben. The bronzed brown ceramics and the warm colored details fit perfe...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Big Sun TOTEM Floor Lamp in White Enamelled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Georges Pelletier iconic Big Sun TOTEM floor lamp in White enameled ceramic, sculptural floor lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stun...
Ceramic
G. Pelletier Brown Gold Copper Ceramic Lamp, Silk Custom Lampshade by Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made lampshade by René Houben. The brown ceramics and the shimmering gold/coppered colored details complement ...
Ceramic
1 of the 7 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 7 beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk and rattan lampshades by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geome...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Baluster Dark Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk lampshade by René Houben. The dark ceramics and the warm colored geometric details fit perfectly wit...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Cylindric Brown Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Shade by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk lampshade by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geometric details fit perfect...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Baluster Dark Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk lampshade by René Houben. The dark ceramics and the warm colored geometric details fit perfectly wit...
Ceramic
Totem Column Georges Pelletier sculpture Lamp
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Rare Totem Column by georges and Benjamin Pelletier in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier ceramics, this Totem Column is bringing to your space an amazing light ex...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier "R2D2" Table Lamp in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
"R2D2" table or floor lamp in white enameled ceramic, table lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptural presence during th...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vintage Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Pieter Groeneveldt, Netherlands
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic vintage mid century modern floor lamp by Pieter Groeneveldt, 1960s, Netherlands. Pieter Groeneveldt ( 1889 - 1982 ) The b...
Ceramic, Textile
Ceramic Table Lamp in the Style of Georges Pelletier, circa 1960-1970
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp in the style of Georges Pelletier. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system, circa 1960-1970. Dimensions are mentioned only for cera...
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
$840Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.5 in W 8 in D 10 in
Robert Sonnomen for George Kovacs, White Enamel Post Modern Halogen Floor lamp.
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Lighting Torchiere floor lamp. White enamel over metal, halogen lighting element with glass cover. Rectangular shaped ste...
Metal, Enamel
Monumental Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamp with Pearl Detailing, 1970s, France
By Georges Pelletier
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Georges Pelletier ceramic lamp with pearl detailing, 1970s, France Incredible lamp with incredible details throughout. As shown in photos. Measures: 11 inches wide at th...
Ceramic
$1,687Sale 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
Ceramic table lamp by Georges Pelletier, France, 1970's
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic lamp by georges Pelletier, France, 1970's
Ceramic
Bronze Floor Lamp 'Matta' by french designer Alexandre Logé
By Alexandre Logé
Located in Paris, FR
"Matta" is a Designed large floor lamp in solid bronze, signed with the french artist’s mark of Alexandre logé Limited edition x 25. Numbered 2 / 25. Single LED bulb inside opening a...
Bronze
1970's Studio pottery ceramic lamp By Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's Studio pottery ceramic lamp By Georges Pelletier Simensions given without shade / No shade included
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Georges Pelletier, France ca. 1960s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful beige, light brown and gold glazed ceramic table lamp designed by Georges Pelletier in France ca. 1960s This lamp has two light points, one hidden by the lampshade, the sec...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Fabric
$3,867
H 32.29 in Dm 15.75 in
1 of the 3 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk and rattan lampshades by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geom...
Ceramic
$19,700 / set
H 80 in Dm 36 in
Pair French Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Torchiere / Floor Lamps, Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Unique, Extraordinary Handmade Pair of French Mid-Century (1940s) Modern Neoclassical floor lamps, standing lamps or sculptures in hand-forged iron in the style of Alberto and Diego ...
Wrought Iron
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
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Georges Pelletier Sun Lamp in White Enameled Ceramic, France, 2024
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Georges Pelletier sun lamp in white enameled ceramic, sculptural floor or table lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptura...
Ceramic
Iconic Georges Pelletier TOTEM Floor Lamp in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Iconic Georges Pelletier TOTEM in enameled ceramic, floor lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptural presence during the day. Approximate dimensions height 159 cm 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 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Georges Pelletier Sun Lamp in Bluich Black, Gold and Platinum Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Sun lamp in Bluich black gold and platinum enameled ceramic, sculptural floor or table lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sc...
Gold, Platinum
Georges Pelletier Sculpture Lamp in Bluish Black & Gold Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Sculpture lamp in bluish black & gold enameled ceramic, this sculpture lamp is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptural pres...
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 enameled 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
Sold
H 28.94 in W 25.2 in D 6.3 in
Georges Pelletier Sculpture Lamp in Bluish Black Gold Platine Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Sculpture lamp in bluish black, gold and platine enameled ceramic, This sculpture lamp is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning scul...
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 enameled 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
Iconic Georges Pelletier TOTEM Floor Lamp in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Iconic Georges Pelletier TOTEM in enameled ceramic, floor lamps set bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptural presence during...
Ceramic
Iconic Georges Pelletier TOTEM Floor Lamp in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Iconic Georges Pelletier TOTEM in enameled ceramic, floor lamps set bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptural presence during...
Ceramic
Sold
H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 7.88 in
Georges Pelletier Sun Lamp in White Enameled Ceramic, France, 2020
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Georges Pelletier sun lamp in white enameled ceramic, sculptural floor or table lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when...
Ceramic
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Georges Pelletier Sun Lamp in Bluich Black, Gold and Platinum Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Sun lamp in Bluich black gold and platinum enameled ceramic, sculptural floor or table lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sc...
Gold, Platinum
Sold
H 68.9 in Dm 7.09 in
Georges Pelletier Set of 3 TOTEM Floor Lamps in Enameled Ceramic, France, 2020
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Set of 3 white TOTEM in enameled 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