{"product_id":"french-gilt-ceramic-table-lamp-by-pierre-casenove-for-fondica","title":"French Gilt Ceramic Table Lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French gilt ceramic table lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, with a presence that feels closer to an object of decoration than conventional lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Pierre Casenove\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbracing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53001494135095,"sku":null,"price":4600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/XsTx3xlJOMdRSB8_S4qgCrtE9w9LCeKyig1etbCQWPw.jpg?v=1789760770","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/french-gilt-ceramic-table-lamp-by-pierre-casenove-for-fondica","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}