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French Green + Gilt Ceramic Table Lamp by Georges Pelletier, 1970s

$3,900.00

This Georges Pelletier French table lamp from the 1970s is a composition of texture and tone, where ceramic form and textile surface come together in a tactile dialogue.

The base is shaped in glazed ceramic, its rounded volume grounding the piece with a sense of calm stability. Subtle bands of earthy greens and warm ochres encircle the form, their tones gently shifting within the glaze. The surface holds a soft, matte luminosity, allowing light to settle rather than reflect, and giving the base a presence that feels both elemental and composed.

Above, the original lampshade introduces a contrasting layer of material richness. Woven in an open, lace-like textile, the shade carries an intricate pattern that feels at once delicate and irregular. Its structure is not rigidly uniform; threads vary in density and tension, creating a surface that breathes with light and shadow.

Set within this woven field are natural inclusions, pressed botanical elements that emerge subtly through the fibers. These fragments interrupt the pattern with organic shapes and tonal variation, lending the shade a quiet sense of narrative. Over time, the material has softened and mellowed, developing a patina that speaks to age without diminishing its integrity.

When illuminated, the shade transforms. Light filters unevenly through the weave, casting a diffused, atmospheric glow. Denser areas hold shadow, while more open sections allow warmth to pass through, creating a shifting interplay that changes with perspective and proximity.

Placed within a space, the lamp offers more than illumination. It creates an atmosphere, subtle, warm, and quietly layered, where material, light, and time exist in measured harmony.

DIMENSIONS: 8"W x 8"D x 12"H

ORIGIN: France

PERIOD: 1970s

MATERIALS: Ceramic,Fabric

CONDITION: Great vintage condition overall, with craquelure to the gilt accents. This lamp has been professionally rewired by our team of in-house restorationists with a new plug and switch. Accepts one E26 base light bulb.

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French Green + Gilt Ceramic Table Lamp by Georges Pelletier, 1970s

This Georges Pelletier French table lamp from the 1970s is a composition of texture and tone, where ceramic form and textile surface come together in a tactile dialogue.

The base is shaped in glazed ceramic, its rounded volume grounding the piece with a sense of calm stability. Subtle bands of earthy greens and warm ochres encircle the form, their tones gently shifting within the glaze. The surface holds a soft, matte luminosity, allowing light to settle rather than reflect, and giving the base a presence that feels both elemental and composed.

Above, the original lampshade introduces a contrasting layer of material richness. Woven in an open, lace-like textile, the shade carries an intricate pattern that feels at once delicate and irregular. Its structure is not rigidly uniform; threads vary in density and tension, creating a surface that breathes with light and shadow.

Set within this woven field are natural inclusions, pressed botanical elements that emerge subtly through the fibers. These fragments interrupt the pattern with organic shapes and tonal variation, lending the shade a quiet sense of narrative. Over time, the material has softened and mellowed, developing a patina that speaks to age without diminishing its integrity.

When illuminated, the shade transforms. Light filters unevenly through the weave, casting a diffused, atmospheric glow. Denser areas hold shadow, while more open sections allow warmth to pass through, creating a shifting interplay that changes with perspective and proximity.

Placed within a space, the lamp offers more than illumination. It creates an atmosphere, subtle, warm, and quietly layered, where material, light, and time exist in measured harmony.

Dimensions
Width: 8"
Depth: 8"
Height: 12"
Origin: France
Period: 1970s
Materials: Ceramic,Fabric
Condition
Great vintage condition overall, with craquelure to the gilt accents. This lamp has been professionally rewired by our team of in-house restorationists with a new plug and switch. Accepts one E26 base light bulb.

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