1960s French Gilt Ceramic Table Lamp with Paper Shade by Georges Pelletier

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A 1960s French ceramic table lamp by Georges Pelletier, finished in deep midnight blue glaze layered with shimmering gilt bands. … Read more A 1960s French ceramic table lamp by Georges Pelletier, finished in deep midnight blue glaze layered with shimmering gilt bands. The rounded body shows Pelletier’s hand in its painterly gradients and subtle texture—glaze that shifts from indigo to ink, catching light in soft, irregular flashes. Paired with a tall, textured paper shade, the lamp takes on an elongated, sculptural silhouette. When lit, the shade glows with a golden, atmospheric warmth—perfect on a console, desktop, or bedside. Georges Pelletier, born in 1938 in Brussels, is a renowned ceramist based in Cannes, France. He began his ceramic journey in 1953 at the Pioulier School in Vence, later studying at the Académie Charpentier and the École des Arts et Métiers in Paris, and honing his skills at the Poteries d’Accolay. Influenced by the vibrant Parisian art scene, he frequently visited Fernand Léger’s studio. In the early 1960s, Pelletier opened his first ceramic studio in Paris, where his distinctive work caught the attention of Maison Bobois, sparking a successful collaboration from 1961 to 1973. Since then, he has worked in Cannes, creating his signature solar motif ceramics alongside his son. Condition: Great vintage condition. Light surface imperfections to the ceramic glaze and gilt detailing. This lamp has been professionally rewired by our team of restorationists with a new cable, plug, switch, and felt bottom. Accepts one E26 base light bulb. Newly sourced textured paper shade included, as photographed. Signed near the base. Additional Dimensions: Base: 5.5"Diameter x 10.5"H See less