French Ochre Sunburst Ceramic Sconce, 1970s
A French glazed ceramic wall sconce from the 1970s, shaped with a sunburst motif that gives the piece the presence of a small piece of sculpture.
The circular ceramic backplate is surrounded by alternating rounded bosses and short projecting rays, creating an irregular rhythm around its perimeter. A warm ochre-yellow glaze covers the body, while deep brown accents trace the raised details, inner rim, and edges. Variations in the glaze, including subtle speckling and tonal shifts, emphasize the hand-worked quality of the ceramic.
At the center, a projecting ceramic socket holder curves gently inward before flaring at its edges, supporting a cylindrical frosted glass shade. When illuminated, the glass softly diffuses the light while the broad glazed backplate takes on a deeper, warmer tone. The shade retains a Gaz Industries mark, connecting the piece to the French company Camping Gaz International, now known as Campingaz. Founded in France in 1949, the company became known for liquefied petroleum gas products and portable equipment for camping and outdoor life.
There is something distinctly decorative about the piece even when unlit. Its radiating form reads almost like a ceramic sun mounted directly to the wall, while the earthy palette keeps the design grounded rather than ornamental.
DIMENSIONS: 13"W x 5.5"D x 13"H
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ORIGIN: France
PERIOD: 1970s
MATERIALS: Ceramic
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