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 3 Flowers Sconce in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
"3 flowers" sconce in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier ceramics, this sconce is bringing to your space an amazing light...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Pair of 3 flowers sconces in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier ceramics, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Pair of 3 flowers sconces in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier ceramics, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazing ...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 2 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Set of 2 Ceramic tiles "2 flowers sconces" in white enameled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier lamps, these pair of tiles is bringing to your space an amazing light experience wh...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 2 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Set of 2 ceramic tiles "2 flowers sconces pastilles" in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier lamps, these pair of tiles is bringing to your space an amazing light ex...
Ceramic
Sconce by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare applique à décor figuratif de hibou par Georges Pelletier.
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
Hand-Crafted Neoclassic Wall Sconces, Metal, USA, 1980s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of wall sconces made of metal, painted in silver and gold, with two 60/watt light each sconce Electrified and ready to use. Beautiful and clean cut pair for the wall. ...
Metal
$5,450 / set
H 11 in W 7 in D 6 in
Maison Arlus French Silver Patina Hand Sconces and White Opaline Shades, 1970
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of nickel plated silver patina hand sconces by Maison Arlus with white opaline glass shades coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with furniture and ite...
Bronze, Nickel
$3,749 / item
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 7.17 in
Bosphore Wall Sconce in Green (Large Size) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes.
Ceramic
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
Pair of French Sconces by Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of gold color hand sconces by Arlus with white glass shades coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with furniture and items designed by the most known ...
Brass, Bronze
Georges Pelletier Glazed Table Lamp
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
1970s table lamp made by the French artist Georges Pelletier, made of glazed ceramic with different colors and decors. One light bulb at the top and one inside the lamp. Original vin...
Ceramic
Small White Glazed Georges Pelletier Table Lamp
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This lamp has a warm, handcrafted aesthetic that blends natural materials with artistic design. The base is made of off white glazed ceramic, featuring circular cutouts and delicate ...
Ceramic
Aperture Sconce
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
The Aperture series was created to provide a beautiful quality of light by combining bounce and ambient glow. The light source is held in a hand-spun perforated brass dome on one sid...
Brass
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
$2,546 / item
H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Bosphore Wall Sconce in Pink (Small Size) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic wall lamp with geometric relief made by the Jean Roger workshop in Paris. Available in green, yellow, blue, pink, brown, and matte white colors and in two sizes. Made...
Enamel
Pair of 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
Georges Pelletier Sconce
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage ceramic 3 flower sconce by Georges Pelletier. Signed by the artist. Newly rewired France, 1950s.
Enamel
Georges Pelletier Blue Bird Ceramic Wall Sconce
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconce made of blue and gold glazed ceramic by Georges Pelletier shaped like a bird on its side. Born in 1938 in Brussels, Belgium, Georges Pelletier is a ceramist who lives...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Bird Ceramic Wall Sconce
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconce made of white and gold glazed ceramic by Georges Pelletier shaped like a bird on its side. Born in 1938 in Brussels, Belgium, Georges Pelletier is a ceramist who lives a...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconce in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
3 flowers sconce in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier ceramics, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazin...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 2 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Set of 2 tiles "2 flowers sconces" in white enameled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier lamps, these pair of tiles is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the n...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 2 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Pair of 2 flowers sconces "pastilles" in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier lamps, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when ...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Pair of 2 flowers sconces "pastilles" in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier lamps, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when ...
Ceramic
Pair of Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Pair of 3 flowers sconces in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier lamps, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night fa...
Ceramic
Pair of Georges Pelletier Owl Wall Sconces
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of stunning vintage owl shaped wall sconces made of glazed ceramic by the French artist Georges Pelletier.
Ceramic
Signed Pelletier Unglazed Ceramic 2-Flower Wall Sconce Cover
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Chicago, IL
Unglazed ceramic 2-flower wall sconce cover by Georges Pelletier, signed. No lighting implement included.
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier 2 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Pair of 2 flowers sconces in white enameled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier lamps, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night fal...
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.5 in W 6.38 in D 3 in
Georges Pelletier Sconces Gold & Bordeaux Ceramic Wall Sconce France Two
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous pair of sconce by Georges Pelletier, from Vallauris, France. Bordeaux and gold ceramic in very detailed.
Ceramic