Georges Pelletier "TOTEM" Large Ceramic Lamp, circa 1970, France
View Similar Items
Georges Pelletier "TOTEM" Large Ceramic Lamp, circa 1970, France
About the Item
- Creator:Georges Pelletier (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 72 in (182.88 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very Good Vintage Condition.
- Seller Location:Girona, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU95267713923
Georges Pelletier
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.
- Mid-Century Madeleine Castaing Floor Lamp, circa 1960, FranceLocated in Girona, SpainDESCRIPTION: Mid-Century Madeleine Castaing Floor Lamp. It's a very decorative lamp and was made with bamboo in France. CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with ...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
MaterialsBamboo
- Jacques Darbaud "Cocoon" Floor Lamp, 2018, FranceBy Jacques DarbaudLocated in Girona, SpainJacques Darbaud "Cocoon" floor lamp Plaster and metal with a marble base Signed 2018, France Excellent condition Jacques Darbaud aka Darbaud is an artist, born in 1943 in Aix en...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Floor Lamps
MaterialsMetal
- Obelisk Table Lamp, France, Circa 1970Located in Girona, SpainObelisk table lamp, circa 1970, France. Plexiglass and chrome. Excellent vintage condition.Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
- Pair of Table Lamps, circa 1970, FranceLocated in Girona, SpainPair of table lamps. Very decorative. Circa 1970, France. Very good vintage condition. Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is a design movement in interior, product, graphic design, archite...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsWood
$3,500 / set - Mithé Espelt Ceramic Mirror, circa 1960, FranceBy Mithé EspeltLocated in Girona, SpainMithé Espelt ceramic mirror, circa 1960, France. Glazed embossed earthenware. Original felt backing. Circa 1960, France. Very good cond...Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsMirror, Ceramic, Earthenware
- Ceramic and Oak Desk, circa 1950, FranceLocated in Girona, SpainFrench ceramic and oak desk. Ceramic top and oak structure. Ceramic tiles with leaf motifs. Craftsman-style oak structure. Circa 1950, France. Very good vintage condition.Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MaterialsCeramic, Oak
- Georges Pelletier TOTEM Floor Lamp in White Enameled CeramicBy Georges PelletierLocated in Santa Gertrudis, BalearesIconic 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 ...Category
2010s French Other Floor Lamps
MaterialsCeramic
- Iconic Georges Pelletier TOTEM Floor Lamp in White Enameled CeramicBy Georges PelletierLocated in Santa Gertrudis, BalearesIconic 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...Category
2010s French Other Floor Lamps
MaterialsCeramic
- Iconic Georges Pelletier Set of 3 TOTEM Floor Lamps in Enameled CeramicBy Georges PelletierLocated in Santa Gertrudis, BalearesSet 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. ...Category
2010s French Other Floor Lamps
MaterialsCeramic
- Iconic Georges Pelletier Set of 3 TOTEM Floor Lamps in Enameled CeramicBy Georges PelletierLocated in Santa Gertrudis, BalearesSet 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....Category
2010s French Other Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsCeramic
- Georges Pelletier Big Sun TOTEM Floor Lamp in White Enamelled CeramicBy Georges PelletierLocated in Santa Gertrudis, BalearesGeorges 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...Category
2010s French Other Floor Lamps
MaterialsCeramic
- Georges Pelletier Sun Lamp in White Enameled Ceramic, France, 2020By Georges PelletierLocated in Santa Gertrudis, BalearesGeorges Pelletier sun lamp in white enameled ceramic, sculptural floor or table lamp bringing to your space an amazing light experience when...Category
2010s French Other Floor Lamps
MaterialsCeramic