French ceramic table lamp by JC Courjauld, dating to the 1960s. The sculptural stoneware base features a baluster form with a tapered neck and rounded body, decorated with incised geometric and abstract motifs. The surface presents layered, textural glazes in earthy browns, warm cream, and deep cobalt blue.
The cylindrical shade is crafted in a handwoven natural-fiber textile in tonal cream and caramel hues. When illuminated, the shade emits a warm, diffused glow that enhances the organic character of the ceramic base.
The underside bears an impressed mark consistent with Courjauld’s studio production.
 
Jean-Claude Courjault (8 May 1940 – 5 June 2022)
Jean-Claude Courjault was a French ceramist renowned for his distinctive salt-glazed stoneware creations. Born in Thouars, Deux-Sèvres, he pursued formal art education at the École des Beaux-Arts in Bourges, where he honed his ceramic skills under the mentorship of esteemed ceramists Jean and Jacqueline Lerat. In the early 1960s, Courjault joined the Keraluc pottery in Quimper, Brittany. There, he played a pivotal role in reintroducing hand-throwing techniques and popularizing salt glazing within the workshop. His work primarily featured large vases, lamp bases, and candlesticks, characterized by polychrome designs with dominant brown and blue hues, often adorned with scarified motifs. These pieces were typically inscribed with "J.CL Courjault Diplômé des Beaux-Arts Pièce unique" beneath the base. In 1975, Courjault departed from Keraluc to establish his own studio, "La Cerisaie," near Chinon. There, he continued to produce works reminiscent of his earlier creations at Keraluc, maintaining his signature style and techniques. Courjault's pieces are celebrated for their unique aesthetic and craftsmanship, making them sought-after collectibles that add a vintage touch of elegance to any interior.