GEORGES JOUVE STYLE BLUE CERAMIC SCONCE
Georges Jouve Style Blue Ceramic Sconce. Model of lamp inspired by an original design from Georges Jouve. Handmade ceramic wall light. Wiring to the requested standards. Wall light available in many dimensions, ceramic finishings and colors. Our team can equipp this lamp for bathroom installation to IP55 standards.
> See also a yellow ceramic version of the Georges Jouve Sconce
> And a giltwood version of this Georges Jouve style Wall Light
Georges Jouve, a renowned 20th-century French ceramist, played a significant role in shaping modern ceramic art. He participated in the exhibition La Céramique Contemporaine, organized by Jacques Adnet and the Compagnie des Arts Français. Jouve’s work embraced elegantly simple yet soft and playful forms. Ranging from plump contrapposto vessels and rounded pitchers to sleek cylindrical vases.
His relentless experimentation with glazes produced a striking palette, featuring deep matte blacks, crisp bone whites, and vibrant bursts of lime green, lemony yellow, and, occasionally, bold selenium red. His ceramics reflect the organic modernism championed by the Compagnie des Arts Français.
The origins of ceramics trace back to early human history when fired clay bricks were first used to construct walls and other structures. Soon after, people began crafting pottery, including pots, vases, and figurines, from clay or clay mixed with silica. These items were hardened in kilns or open fires. As techniques advanced, glazing was introduced, adding smooth, colorful finishes and reducing porosity by forming a glass-like coating on the surface.
Vosges custom fabricates Mid Century Modern lighting for interiors designers and architects.Our team mainly designs pieces from photos, sketches or of course drawings provided by our clients. All our goods are 100% made in France to the highest standards by very skilled craftsmen.
Sources: Wikipedia and Phillips
Photo: Thomas Hennocque
