French Gilt Ceramic Table Lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica
A French gilt ceramic table lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, with a presence that feels closer to an object of decoration than conventional lighting.
The elongated ceramic base is finished in a warm, richly burnished gilt surface, its irregular texture catching the light across the form. At the center, an ornate wheel-like motif introduces a distinct decorative rhythm, while the tapered linen shade softens the brilliance of the metalwork and casts a warm, atmospheric glow.
The proportions allow the lamp to hold its own on a console, chest, or side table. Signed at the base, its combination of sculpted ceramic, gilded finish, and shade reflects the expressive French decorative arts of Pierre Casenove.
About Pierre Casenove
Born in 1943 in Céret, France, Pierre Casenove is a leading figure in contemporary French ceramics. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts, he devoted himself to ceramics early in his career, building his first kiln at the age of twenty.
For over four decades, from his studio in the Jura region, he has developed a distinctive practice that bridges art, design, and exceptional craftsmanship. Alongside collaborations with major glass, porcelain, lighting, and furniture companies, Casenove pursues a deeply personal approach to the unique ceramic object. His monumental stoneware works are defined by chamotte clay, restrained glazes, varied textures, and intentional imperfections.
Embracing cracks, irregularities, and traces of the firing process, he celebrates what he calls “the art of the imperfect object,” a philosophy that has earned his work international recognition.
DIMENSIONS: 15"W x 15"D x 37"H
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ORIGIN: France
PERIOD: 1990s
MATERIALS: Ceramic, Gilt
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