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.
20th Century antique ceramic mirror by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, FR
Rare antique mirror by the famous ceramic creator with a finest gilt work
Ceramic
20th Century antique ceramic mirror by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, FR
Rare antique mirror by the famous ceramic creator with a finest gilt work
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Rare Vintage Ceramic Owl Mirror, circa 1975, France.
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and beautiful Georges Pelletier wall mirror, circa 1975, France. Owl model with wide open wings, hand-painted and enameled ceramic. Brown, beige, gold and copper shades. Dimens...
Ceramic
20th Century antique ceramic mirror by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, FR
Rare antique mirror by the famous ceramic creator with a finest gilt work
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Mirror in Bluish Black, Gold and Platinum Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Wall mirror in bluish black, gold and platinum enameled ceramic, approximate dimensions: diameter 48 cm. Signed on the back by the artist, delivered with a "Certificate of Authentici...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Mirror in White and Gold Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Wall mirror in white and gold enameled ceramic, approximate dimensions: diameter 48 cm. Signed on the back by the artist, delivered with a "Certificate of Authenticity". Georges Pel...
Ceramic
Francois Lembo Mirror, Ceramic, Gold and Red, Signed
By François Lembo
Located in New York, NY
Francois Lembo mirror, ceramic, gold and red, signed. Small scale gold glazed mirror, decorated with a pattern of dark red (blood or ruby) squar...
Ceramic
$3,750
H 10 in W 7.75 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Owl Wall Mirror by Mithé Espelt, Polychrome Ceramic, France, 1965
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This charming French "Chevêche" owl motif ceramic wall mirror was designed in the 1960s by Mithé Espelt (1923-2020 ). The owl has a chocolate brown body with dimensional plumage fin...
Ceramic, Mirror
Mirror, North American, circa 1975
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Mirror - North American, circa 1975. Rosewood Measures: L 59 x H 122 x W 3.5 cm.
Rosewood
$4,244Sale Price|50% Off
H 47.25 in W 74.81 in D 2.76 in
Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, in Black/Gold Leaves and Purple Frame
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Horizontal mirror in Venetian style, revisited in colors. Murano glass mirror, with hand-engraved frame made according to the ancient Muranese traditions in purple color, with black...
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
$2,871Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 8.86 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Ceramic Wall Mirror by Mithé Espelt (circa 1970s)
By Mithé Espelt
Located in London, GB
Ceramic wall mirror with birds and flowers (circa 1970s) by Mithé Espelt. A delightful decorative piece topped with two pairs of whimsical ename...
Ceramic, Mirror
20th Century Baroque‑Style Mirror in Resin, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This 1970s Belgian Baroque‑style Rococo mirror captures the theatrical elegance and ornamental exuberance of 18th‑century design, reinterpreted through the expressive material possib...
Resin, Mirror
Louis Philippe Black and Gold Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from the Louis Philippe period in France. This piece has a wooden and stuccoed frame that juxtapose 23 carat gold leaf inside trim and black molding that has been finished wit...
Gold Leaf
Ceramic Wall Mirror, Midcentury, France
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Vienna, AT
Petit mirror from ceramic, France, circa 1950-1960 Dimensions are: 14.2" x 2.4". midcentury french Brutalist ceramic mirror different shades of light pink and an abstract flowe...
Ceramic, Glass
$1,767Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 0.79 in
Vintage French Ceramic Mirror by François Lembo (circa 1970s)
By François Lembo
Located in London, GB
French vintage ceramic wall mirror by François Lembo (circa 1970s). A whimsically decorated, small rectangular wall mirror with gold colo...
Ceramic, Mirror
Interesting Ceramic Mirror, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and interesting small mirror is made of ceramic in the orange tons. This is a very nice French work, circa 1970.
Ceramic
$1,183
H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
20th century design colored wall ceramic mirror by Isabelle Ferlay Vallauris
By Isabelle Ferlay
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Isabelle Ferlay Colored wall ceramic mirror realised circa 1960 Original perfect condition Height 23 cm Large 15 cm depth 3 cm
Ceramic
François Lembo Mirror, Ceramic, Gold, Red, Black, Jeweled, Signed
By François Lembo
Located in New York, NY
François Lembo mirror, ceramic, gold, red, black, jeweled, signed. Small scale gold glazed mirror decorated with ruby red and black embedded jew...
Ceramic
Sold
H 27.5 in W 17 in D 1.25 in
Exceptional Large Georges Pelletier Glazed Gilt Ceramic Mirror, FRANCE
By Georges Pelletier
Located in North Miami, FL
This RARE large mirror by Georges Pelletier is a bold handmade glazed and gilt ceramic frame with whimsical adornments on wire. At the top a series of figures of women in nude, pain...
Ceramic, Mirror
Ceramic mirror by Georges Pelletier, Circa 1970
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Rare ceramic wall mirror by Georges Pelletier. Ceramic framed with blue and gold crackled glaze . Not signed. ceramic frame in very good condition not restored Cannes circa 1975...
Ceramic, Mirror
Ceramic mirror by Georges Pelletier, Circa 1970
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Rare ceramic wall mirror by Georges Pelletier. Ceramic frame with orange, brown, gilt and silver crackled glaze . Not signed. Cannes circa 1975 Born is Schaerbeek, Belgium in 193...
Ceramic
20th Century antique ceramic mirror by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, FR
Rare antique mirror by the famous ceramic creator with a finest gilt work
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Mirror in White and Gold Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Wall mirror in white and gold enameled ceramic, approximate dimensions: diameter 48 cm. Signed on the back by the artist, delivered with a "Certificate of Authenticity". Georges Pel...
Ceramic
Ceramic mirror by Georges Pelletier, Circa 1970
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Rare ceramic wall mirror by Georges Pelletier. Ceramic frame with gilt and silver glaze signed " Pelletier"" at the back. Cannes circa 1970 Born is Schaerbeek, Belgium in 1938 ;...
Ceramic
Sold
H 3.15 in Dm 18.9 in
Georges Pelletier Mirror in Bluish Black, Gold and Platinum Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Wall mirror in bluish black, gold and platinum enameled ceramic, approximate dimensions: diameter 48 cm. Signed on the back 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...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Mirror in White and Gold Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Wall mirror in white and gold enameled ceramic, approximate dimensions: diameter 48 cm. Signed on the back by the artist, delivered with a "Certificate of Authenticity". Georges P...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier '1938', Mirror, circa 1970, France
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Georges Pelletier (1938), Large sun mirror, White enamelled ceramic and glass, Signed on the back, circa 1970, France. Measures: Height 69 cm,...
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Mirror, circa 1970, France
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Girona, Spain
Georges Pelletier mirror Bisque ceramic. Signed. circa 1970, France Very good vintage condition. Georges Pelletier was born in Brussels 0...
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Mirror by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A white and gold ceramic mirror by Georges Pelletier signed Pelletier France, circa 1970 Measures: H 14.2 in. (36.5 cm) W 8.6 in. (22 cm) D 0.6 in. (1.5 cm). mirror size : 7.3 i...
Ceramic
George Pelletier Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, France 1970
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and rare wall mirror by the Famous Ceramist George Pelletier, France 1970.
Ceramic, Mirror