Midcentury French Ceramic Table Lamp by Marcel Giraud, circa 1960s

Mid-century ceramic vase (circa 1960s) by Marcel Giraud, Vallauris, France. A large piece with a graceful, curvy shape, wide mouth and muted sandy-white ...

Mid-century ceramic vase (circa 1970s) by Marcel Giraud, Vallauris, France. A rustic, charming piece with a mostly red frieze in abstract surrounded by s...

Midcentury French ceramic table lamp by Jean Rivier (circa 1960s). A conically shaped lamp of earthenware with a subtle molten green glaze over the brown matt surface. The clay was l...

French decorative ceramic lamp with hand-painted horse by Roger Capron (circa 1950s). This is Capron's 'Coupe n°2 lamp' which is signed in the interior of the vertical base. A rare piece indeed, hand-painted with a stylised horse in his inimitable style. The ceramic is in fair overall condition showing some fading and marks commensurate with age and usage. This is an exceptional piece for admirers of the works of master ceramicist, Roger Capron. Signed: 'Capron Vallauris'. Lampshade shown in photos is 30 cm (11.8") in diameter and will be included when requested. Currently wired for usage in the UK but you can have it adapted to your location. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the listing. Upon request a video can be provided. About the Artist: The mid-century ceramic art of Roger Capron (1922-2006) embodied the vibrant spirit and verve of Vallauris and the French Côte d'Azur. He took over an abandoned pottery studio at the age of 24 in Vallauris, where he worked with Robert Picault and then Jean Derval. Capron’s ceramic workshop, known as "l'Atelier Callis", contributed to the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris and at its peak employed over 120 ceramicists. He eventually expanded his production of vases, pitchers and other functional wares to include coffee tables with hand glazed tiles, lamp bases, wall plaques and other interior decor objects along with sculptural statues...

Ceramic decorative vase by Alexandre Kostanda, Vallauris, France, (circa 1960s). Kostanda's trademark natural clay and rustic style is enriched in t...

French vintage ceramic table lamp by Albert Thiry (circa 1970s). Not one of his usual subjects or motifs, ceramicist Thiry created the figure - an upright clerical - wearing an old f...

Midcentury French ceramic lamp by Marcel Giraud - Vallauris - 1960s. It is a beautiful handcrafted table lamp both raw and elegant that can blend either in a country chic atmosphe...

Mid-century French ceramic lamp by Marcel Giraud - Vallauris - 1960s. It is a beautiful object both raw and elegant that can blend either in a country chic atmosphere or in a refi...

A ceramic table lamp by Marcel Giraud, with glaze decoration. Signed under the base " Giraud", to Vallauris. Circa 1960-1970. Unique piece. Sold with a new European electrical sy...

Marcel Giraud was born in 1937 in Vallauris, France. He left school at the age of 13 to become an apprentice potter at the workshop of Blaise Rubino. He later worked at several other workshops in the area until he opened his own studio in 1960, creating mostly utilitarian ware. Since 1975, Giraud has taken up painting, sculpture and continues to create sculptural figures, animals and other decorative objects in his retirement. Here we have a pair of table lamps in ceramic and fabric diffusers designed by Marcel Giraud in 60s. They are very simple but with the animal shape...

Very unique-looking ceramic table lamp by French sculptor Louis Giraud. The three cups that make up the perimeter can double as a catchalls.

Midcentury ceramic table lamp, circa 1960, France. Enameled sandstone, new straw shade. Rewired, one E27 bulb. Dimensions: total height: 56 cm, Diamter of the shade37 cm. Good condition. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protection...