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 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 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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
Set of 3 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom 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 and rattan lampshades by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geometri...
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
Set of 2 Ceramic Lamps, Custom Made Silk Shades by R. Houben
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of beautiful ceramic and wooden table/ floor lamps. Custom made silk lampshades by René Houben. The brown colored ceramic bases fit perfectly with the custom made silk and ratta...
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 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
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
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 "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
H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Georges Pelletier Ceramic Table Lamp with Ochre and Brown Glaze
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A sculptural ceramic table lamp by French ceramicist Georges Pelletier, executed in his signature pierced stoneware technique and finished in a richly variegated ochre and dark brown...
Ceramic
H 24.41 in W 12.6 in D 29.14 in
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
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
H 11.42 in Dm 7.09 in
Small White and Gold Ceramic Table Lamp by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A stunning handcrafted ceramic table lamp by Georges Pelletier, a celebrated French ceramicist known for his distinctive fusion of sculptural form and playful light perforations. Thi...
Ceramic
H 13.59 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Cream colored ceramic table lamp by Georges Pelletier, France 1960-1970
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Renens, CH
Ceramic table lamp by George Pelletier, France 1960-1970. The hand-painted cream colored earthenware base showcases circular incisions and perforations with suspended decorative ele...
Earthenware
H 25.2 in Dm 21.66 in
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
H 25.6 in Dm 9.85 in
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
H 27.17 in Dm 12.21 in
Black ceramic lamp in the style of Georges Pelletier, France, 1970s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful ceramic lamp in the style of Georges Pelletier. Black-glazed terracotta with openwork spherical decorations. With or without lampshade. Good condition overall. Dimensions :...
Ceramic
H 18.51 in Dm 11.03 in
1970's studio pottery ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's Large Studio Pottery ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier France One of a kind One light out, one light in No shade included Dimensions given without shade
Ceramic
H 29.34 in Dm 18.12 in
Georges Pelletier, Sun Table Lamp, White ceramic by Benjamin Pelletier 2026
By Georges Pelletier, Benjamin Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Sun table/floor lamp / sculpture in white glazed ceramic - Made of Light, an exhibition led by Benjamin Pelletier based on the archives of his father, artist and ceramicist Georges P...
Ceramic
H 14.18 in Dm 5.52 in
Small Glazed Ceramic Lamp by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Small table lamp in lantern shape, polychrome glazed ceramic by the French artist Georges Pelletier. Signed in the inside.
Ceramic
H 10.63 in Dm 7.09 in
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 Dimensions fiven without shade / No shade included
Ceramic
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
H 62.21 in Dm 7.88 in
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
H 28.94 in Dm 11.03 in
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
H 68.9 in Dm 7.09 in
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
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
H 68.9 in Dm 7.09 in
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
H 63 in Dm 7.09 in
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
H 59.06 in Dm 7.09 in
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
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
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
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
H 28.35 in W 17.72 in L 28.35 in
Georges Pelletier Large Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970, France
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Brussels, BE
Georges Pelletier nice large table lamp, circa 1970, France. Brown incised and hand painted ceramic. New white fabric shade. Rewired. One E 27 bulb of 60W and one E14 bulb of 15 ...
Ceramic, Fabric