Georges Pelletier Sconces Gold & Bordeaux Ceramic Wall Sconce France Two
About the Item
- Creator:Georges Pelletier (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 6.38 in (16.21 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The Sconces are in good original condition. Please see the pictures.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Miami, FL
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
- Pair of Ceramic French Hand Sconces Wall Lights Mid-Century ModernLocated in Miami, FLVery elegant pair of white ceramic hand sconces with original Opaline shades, circa 1950. Takes 1-light 40 watts max bulb. Wired for US and in working condition. Measures: Back pl...Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsCeramic, Opaline Glass
- André Arbus style Nickel-Plated Hand Sconces Wall Lights French , Two PairsBy André ArbusLocated in Miami, FLVery nice pair of nickel-plated sconces by Arbus, with black and silver paper shades. 2 pairs available. Priced by pair. Diameter of the back plate: 3.1/4 inches. Perfect working ...Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsNickel, Metal
- Large Ceramic & Opaline Glass French Hand Sconces Wall Lights Mid-Century ModernLocated in Miami, FLVery elegant pair of large white ceramic hand sconces with original Opaline shades, circa 1950. Takes 1- regular or LED bulb. Wired for US and in working condition. Measures: Back...Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsCeramic, Opaline Glass
- Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces Oak Wood & Ceramic French Folk Art 60By Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Miami, FLVery rare example of Guillerme et Chambron oak sconces with some ceramic Bobech by Danikowski 100 watts bulb max US wired , in working condition 2 pairs available. Priced by pair, Ha...Category
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsOak
- Maison Jansen French Neoclassical Brass Sconces, Wall LightsBy Maison JansenLocated in Miami, FLPair of sconces by Maison Jansen in two patinas brass and gun metal. Custom larger back plate available. Max wattage: 40 with bulb Back plate: 4.5 inches. Wired for US and in working...Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass, Metal
- Maison Lunel French Art Deco Two Patina Brass and Gun Metal Wall Sconces, PairBy LunelLocated in Miami, FLArt Deco Maison Lunel Style French wall sconces in brass and gun metal with Brass wire decor, made in France. The sconces are rewired for the US and each takes one-light bulb max. 4...Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- Georges Pelletier Bird Ceramic Wall SconceBy Georges PelletierLocated in Saint-Ouen, IDFWall 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...Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsCeramic
- Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled CeramicBy Georges PelletierLocated in Santa Gertrudis, BalearesPair 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 ...Category
2010s French Other Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsCeramic
- Georges Pelletier 2 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled CeramicBy Georges PelletierLocated in Santa Gertrudis, BalearesPair 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...Category
2010s European Other Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsCeramic
- Georges Pelletier 3 Flowers Sconce in White Enameled CeramicBy Georges PelletierLocated in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares3 flowers sconce in white enamelled ceramic, as all the Georges Pelletier ceramics, this pair of sconces is bringing to your space an amazin...Category
2010s French Other Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsCeramic
- Georges Pelletier 2 Flowers Sconces in White Enameled CeramicBy Georges PelletierLocated in Santa Gertrudis, BalearesPair 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...Category
2010s French Other Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsCeramic
- French Ceramic Lamp by Georges Pelletier, 1970sBy Georges PelletierLocated in Antwerp, BEGeorges Pelletier Table lamp with original shade. Ceramic lamp, cream-white and brown tones, adorned with perforations and circles in yellow tones. French work realized in the 197...Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass